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What was one of the main sources of power that revolutionized manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution?
What was one of the main sources of power that revolutionized manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution?
How did the Industrial Revolution primarily impact population distribution in Britain?
How did the Industrial Revolution primarily impact population distribution in Britain?
Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in mass production during the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in mass production during the Industrial Revolution?
What issue was a direct consequence of poor diets and inadequate sanitation during the Industrial Revolution?
What issue was a direct consequence of poor diets and inadequate sanitation during the Industrial Revolution?
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What was a significant social change that emerged from the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant social change that emerged from the Industrial Revolution?
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Study Notes
Pre-Industrial Britain
- Predominantly agricultural, relying on small farms for sustenance.
- Manufacturing was small-scale, using basic tools and manual labor powered by human, animal, or water.
The Industrial Revolution
- Marked by rapid population growth, increasing from approximately 6.5 million to around 32.5 million, concentrated in cities.
- Transitioned from localized, small-scale manufacturing to large-scale production in factories and mills.
- Introduction of machinery increased production capacity and created a demand for a large workforce.
- Rise of new power sources, such as steam power and electricity, revolutionized manufacturing.
- Coal became a vital source of fuel, powering industrial growth.
- Development of improved transportation methods, including trains and steamships, changed the landscape of travel, connecting people and goods more efficiently.
- Introduction of new communication technologies, like the telegraph, facilitated communication and information sharing.
Impact on Society
- Rapid growth of industrial towns and cities, attracting people from rural areas seeking factory work.
- Poor diets, inadequate sanitation, and hygiene led to health issues and short life expectancies.
- Formation of strict social divisions based on wealth and position.
- Rise of a middle class, with members from various backgrounds, gaining access to education and improved living standards.
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Explore the transformative changes from Pre-Industrial Britain to the Industrial Revolution. This quiz delves into the shift from agricultural economies to large-scale manufacturing and the innovations that fueled this dramatic shift. Test your knowledge on significant developments such as steam power, coal usage, and advancements in transportation and communication.
