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Which continent's economic growth was significantly boosted by the transatlantic slave trade?
Which continent's economic growth was significantly boosted by the transatlantic slave trade?
- Asia
- Australia
- Africa
- Europe and America (correct)
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the majority of people lived in urban centers and worked in factories.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the majority of people lived in urban centers and worked in factories.
False (B)
What was the primary occupation of most people before the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary occupation of most people before the Industrial Revolution?
farming
The __________ system, along with new inventions, led to increased agricultural production in the early 1800s.
The __________ system, along with new inventions, led to increased agricultural production in the early 1800s.
The Industrial Revolution is best defined as a transformative shift from what to what?
The Industrial Revolution is best defined as a transformative shift from what to what?
The Industrial Revolution initially led to a decrease in urbanization as people remained in rural farming communities.
The Industrial Revolution initially led to a decrease in urbanization as people remained in rural farming communities.
What are the negative social impacts of the Industrial Revolution?
What are the negative social impacts of the Industrial Revolution?
The __________ aimed to protect workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution.
The __________ aimed to protect workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution.
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Industrial Revolution?
The East India Company is completely unrelated to the rise of British economic power during the Industrial Revolution.
The East India Company is completely unrelated to the rise of British economic power during the Industrial Revolution.
Name movements formed as labor resistance during the Industrial Revolution.
Name movements formed as labor resistance during the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution signified a move away from __________ labor towards machine-based manufacturing.
The Industrial Revolution signified a move away from __________ labor towards machine-based manufacturing.
Match the following resistance movements with their defining characteristics:
Match the following resistance movements with their defining characteristics:
Which best describes the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on Britain?
Which best describes the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on Britain?
Developments such as inventions and new farming techniques decreased agricultural production in the early 1800s.
Developments such as inventions and new farming techniques decreased agricultural production in the early 1800s.
What was the name of the trade union movement founded in 1834?
What was the name of the trade union movement founded in 1834?
The increased wealth of Britain and Western Europe was a direct result of ___________ global power.
The increased wealth of Britain and Western Europe was a direct result of ___________ global power.
Which of the following labor-related phenomena was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following labor-related phenomena was a consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution began in South Africa before it did elsewhere.
The Industrial Revolution began in South Africa before it did elsewhere.
Name a factor that contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in South Africa.
Name a factor that contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in South Africa.
The National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Labor was founded in the year ___________.
The National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Labor was founded in the year ___________.
Which of these activities were peasants primarily engaged in before the Industrial Revolution?
Which of these activities were peasants primarily engaged in before the Industrial Revolution?
The textile industry in Britain was negatively impacted by the slave trade due to a lack of cotton supply.
The textile industry in Britain was negatively impacted by the slave trade due to a lack of cotton supply.
Name one major social change that was made due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Name one major social change that was made due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Revenue derived from taxes on __________ and __________ in British ports contributed to their prosperity during the slave trade era.
Revenue derived from taxes on __________ and __________ in British ports contributed to their prosperity during the slave trade era.
In what way did the sale of goods such as guns to African markets affect Britain during the era of the transatlantic slave trade?
In what way did the sale of goods such as guns to African markets affect Britain during the era of the transatlantic slave trade?
The enclosure system primarily benefited small peasant farmers by providing them with more land.
The enclosure system primarily benefited small peasant farmers by providing them with more land.
How did farming activities contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
How did farming activities contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
Insanely difficult. Imagine advancements in synthetic biology allow for the in-situ creation of complex machinery within living organisms, effectively merging biological and industrial processes at a cellular level. How might this dramatically alter our understanding of 'labor resistance' and the roles of 'trade unions' in such a future?
Insanely difficult. Imagine advancements in synthetic biology allow for the in-situ creation of complex machinery within living organisms, effectively merging biological and industrial processes at a cellular level. How might this dramatically alter our understanding of 'labor resistance' and the roles of 'trade unions' in such a future?
Insanely difficult. Is it true that the economic model prevalent before the Industrial Revolution can be accurately described as a complex interplay of feudalistic bartering systems regulated by emerging proto-Keynesian policies?
Insanely difficult. Is it true that the economic model prevalent before the Industrial Revolution can be accurately described as a complex interplay of feudalistic bartering systems regulated by emerging proto-Keynesian policies?
Flashcards
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Transatlantic Slave Trade
A system where enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas, boosting the economies of Europe and America.
British Revenue from Slave Trade
British Revenue from Slave Trade
Britain profited greatly through taxes on imports and exports.
Pre-Industrial Revolution Economy
Pre-Industrial Revolution Economy
The economic state where most people lived in the countryside and farmed for sustenance.
Agricultural Advancements Before the Industrial Revolution
Agricultural Advancements Before the Industrial Revolution
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Economic Shift During the Industrial Revolution
Economic Shift During the Industrial Revolution
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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Harsh Conditions of Workers
Harsh Conditions of Workers
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Child Labor
Child Labor
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Overcrowded housing
Overcrowded housing
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Increased Diseases
Increased Diseases
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Unemployment
Unemployment
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Labor Resistance
Labor Resistance
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Trade Unions
Trade Unions
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Grand National Consolidated Trades Union
Grand National Consolidated Trades Union
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National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Labor
National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Labor
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Rise of British and Western European Economies
Rise of British and Western European Economies
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Study Notes
Overview of the Lesson
- Focus is on revision of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and its beginnings in South Africa.
- Revision includes Term 1 Social Sciences content.
- The lesson will focus on history.
- Geography to follow, focusing on changes during the Industrial Revolution.
- Locations include, Britain and South Africa.
- Start of the Industrial Revolution in South Africa was caused by diamond mining.
- Overall, there was growing interest in the region.
Topics Covered
- The world from the perspective of the slave trade.
- Understanding the economy prior to the Industrial Revolution is discussed.
- Definition of the Industrial Revolution given.
- Social changes during the Industrial Revolution are covered.
- Labor resistance is explored.
- The trade union movement is examined.
- Working-class organizations are examined.
- Impacts on the increased global power and wealth of Britain and Western European economies are discussed.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
- The transatlantic slave trade significantly boosted the economic growth of Europe and America.
- Britain played a significant role in the slave trade.
- Britain greatly benefited from the slave trade.
- British ports and cities prospered due to the slave trade.
- Revenue was derived from taxes on imports and exports related to the slave trade.
- Britain exported textiles.
- Britain exported manufactured goods
- Britain exported other commodities, including guns.
- Guns were in high demand in Africa.
- The sale of goods, including guns, to African markets generated substantial profits for Britain.
- Individuals, particularly those in politics, became very rich due to the slave trade.
Economy Before the Industrial Revolution
- Most people resided in the countryside and were engaged in farming.
- Peasants used small land plots.
- Farming was primarily for subsistence.
- Master farmers owned larger farms compared to peasants.
- In the early 1800s, developments increased agricultural production.
- Developments included: inventions, farming techniques, and the enclosure system
- Farming activities provided essential food and labor to fuel the Industrial Revolution.
Defining the Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution was a transformative shift.
- It originated in Britain.
- It signified a move away from manual labor.
- It moved towards machine-based manufacturing.
Effects of the Industrial Revolution
- There was a shift from a rural economy based on agriculture.
- There was a shift to an urban economy focused on manufacturing and commerce.
Social Changes During the Industrial Revolution
- Urbanization increased as people moved to urban areas.
- The working class endured harsh conditions.
- Child labor increased.
- Overcrowded housing conditions affected workers.
- Disease increased because of overcrowding.
- New machinery caused unemployment.
Labor Resistance and Organizations
- Resistance emerged through movements such as the Swing Riots and the Luddites.
- The formation of trade unions aimed to protect workers' rights, including the Grand National Consolidated Trades Union (GNC).
- The National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Labor founded in 1845 played a key role.
Rise of British and Western European Economies
- Increased power and wealth occurred in Britain.
- Increased power and wealth occurred in Western European economies.
Key Terms for Further Research
- African Kingdoms
- Boer Republics
- Cape Colony
- East India Company
- Indentured Laborers
- Passenger Indians
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