Industrial Revolution in Britain

The growth of factories and textile mills transformed Britain's economy and society.

It transformed the manufacturing, agricultural, transport, and communications industries.

By 1850, 80% of people were living in major cities or towns, and the rest remained on the land.

<p>Access to coal to fuel steam engines and electric power stations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to people travelling more and living less isolated lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emergence of a new social class, the middle class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agriculture was the primary economic activity, and it led to around 80% of people living and working on small farms in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manufacturing was small and localized, with basic tools powered by people, animals, or waterwheels, and was limited in its scale and production capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The industries connected with the production of iron, coal, cotton, and wool were the first to experience the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The population grew from 6.5 million in 1750 to 32.5 million in 1900, due to improved living standards and declining death rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological innovations, such as the development of new mining techniques and the introduction of steam power, enabled the growth of the iron industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Factory System led to the migration of people from rural to urban areas, transforming the British society and economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The middle class drove the demand for mass-produced items, leading to an increase in industries such as textiles, ceramics, and furniture, and also led to an increase in the need for more schools, universities, and libraries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Britain's farmlands increased by 30% over 100 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Enclosure Acts transferred common land to private landowners, forcing smaller farmers to consolidate their lands into larger farms enclosed by hedges or stone walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved farming techniques and equipment, such as the use of high-yield crops like wheat and barley, led to an increase in crop production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Farms began producing surplus amounts of food with the goal of selling it for profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landowners invested in better livestock, fences, and farming equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers