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What term is used to describe the phase of industrialisation before the establishment of factories?
What term is used to describe the phase of industrialisation before the establishment of factories?
- Urbanisation
- Rural industrialisation
- Pre-industrialisation
- Proto-industrialisation (correct)
Why did merchants move to the countryside during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
Why did merchants move to the countryside during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?
- To find new customers in rural areas
- To bypass agricultural production
- To avoid urban craft and trade guild restrictions (correct)
- To establish factories more easily
What challenge did cottagers and poor peasants face due to the enclosing of commons?
What challenge did cottagers and poor peasants face due to the enclosing of commons?
- They had surplus land for production
- Access to urban markets was restricted
- They needed to find alternative sources of income (correct)
- They lost their only source of food
What was the primary reason merchants were unsuccessful in expanding production within towns?
What was the primary reason merchants were unsuccessful in expanding production within towns?
What was the role of merchants during proto-industrialisation?
What was the role of merchants during proto-industrialisation?
What was one consequence of the increasing demand for goods during proto-industrialisation?
What was one consequence of the increasing demand for goods during proto-industrialisation?
What did rulers grant to guilds that contributed to the challenges faced by new merchants?
What did rulers grant to guilds that contributed to the challenges faced by new merchants?
What characterized the economic landscape for peasants before the rise of factories?
What characterized the economic landscape for peasants before the rise of factories?
What types of products were primarily produced by Indian industries in the late nineteenth century?
What types of products were primarily produced by Indian industries in the late nineteenth century?
What shift occurred in Indian industrial production by the first decade of the twentieth century?
What shift occurred in Indian industrial production by the first decade of the twentieth century?
What impact did the First World War have on Indian mills?
What impact did the First World War have on Indian mills?
What was a significant consequence of the swadeshi movement?
What was a significant consequence of the swadeshi movement?
By what percentage did cotton piece-goods production increase between 1900 and 1912?
By what percentage did cotton piece-goods production increase between 1900 and 1912?
What was one reason for the decline of Indian yarn exports to China from 1906?
What was one reason for the decline of Indian yarn exports to China from 1906?
How did Indian businessmen approach competition with Manchester goods in the late nineteenth century?
How did Indian businessmen approach competition with Manchester goods in the late nineteenth century?
What type of products did Indian factories start supplying during the war?
What type of products did Indian factories start supplying during the war?
Which industry led the way in Britain's industrialisation after the 1840s?
Which industry led the way in Britain's industrialisation after the 1840s?
What percentage of the total workforce was employed in technologically advanced industrial sectors by the end of the nineteenth century?
What percentage of the total workforce was employed in technologically advanced industrial sectors by the end of the nineteenth century?
When was Britain exporting iron and steel worth about £77 million?
When was Britain exporting iron and steel worth about £77 million?
What significant change occurred in the transport industry during the 1840s?
What significant change occurred in the transport industry during the 1840s?
What was a major factor in the demand for iron and steel growth in Britain?
What was a major factor in the demand for iron and steel growth in Britain?
Which of the following best describes India's position in the textile market before industrialisation?
Which of the following best describes India's position in the textile market before industrialisation?
What impact did technological changes have on traditional industries according to the content?
What impact did technological changes have on traditional industries according to the content?
Which statement best describes the production mode in the textiles sector during the period covered?
Which statement best describes the production mode in the textiles sector during the period covered?
What role did Armenian and Persian merchants have in the trade of Indian textiles?
What role did Armenian and Persian merchants have in the trade of Indian textiles?
What was a common issue faced by new industrial machinery according to the content?
What was a common issue faced by new industrial machinery according to the content?
What happened to the trading network controlled by Indian merchants by the 1750s?
What happened to the trading network controlled by Indian merchants by the 1750s?
Which statement accurately reflects the change in power dynamics in the textile trade during industrialisation?
Which statement accurately reflects the change in power dynamics in the textile trade during industrialisation?
Which factor contributed to industry leaders being cautious about using new technology?
Which factor contributed to industry leaders being cautious about using new technology?
What was a consequence of the European companies gaining monopoly rights?
What was a consequence of the European companies gaining monopoly rights?
Who were the supply merchants linked to the textile trade?
Who were the supply merchants linked to the textile trade?
What method was used to transport textiles from India to other regions before industrialisation?
What method was used to transport textiles from India to other regions before industrialisation?
What was one purpose of including images of Indian gods and goddesses on product labels?
What was one purpose of including images of Indian gods and goddesses on product labels?
Why were calendars popular as a means of advertising in the late nineteenth century?
Why were calendars popular as a means of advertising in the late nineteenth century?
How did Indian manufacturers connect their products to nationalist sentiments?
How did Indian manufacturers connect their products to nationalist sentiments?
What was a significant cultural impact of using historic figures in advertisements?
What was a significant cultural impact of using historic figures in advertisements?
What was a characteristic feature of advertisements by Indian manufacturers during the nationalist movement?
What was a characteristic feature of advertisements by Indian manufacturers during the nationalist movement?
How did the Age of Industrialization affect traditional manufacturing methods?
How did the Age of Industrialization affect traditional manufacturing methods?
Which of the following best describes how royal figures were used in advertisements?
Which of the following best describes how royal figures were used in advertisements?
What role did illustrations play in advertising during this period?
What role did illustrations play in advertising during this period?
Study Notes
Industrialization in Britain
- Cotton dominated the first phase of industrialization until the 1840s, followed by iron and steel.
- Expansion of railways increased the demand for iron and steel, exemplified by exports worth £77 million by 1873, outpacing cotton exports.
Traditional vs. New Industries
- Traditional industries struggled to be replaced by new sectors; under 20% of the workforce was in advanced industrial sectors by the late 19th century.
- Textile production was significant; however, much happened outside factories, relying on domestic production.
Innovation in Traditional Industries
- Incremental innovations in traditional industries, including food processing and glasswork, spurred growth despite not being steam-driven.
- Technological changes unfolded slowly; new technology was costly and often unreliable, leading to cautious adoption.
Proto-Industrialization
- Prior to factories, large-scale industrial production existed for international markets, characterized as proto-industrialization.
- Wealthy merchants financed rural artisans, moving production outside of town guilds, which restricted urban entrepreneurship.
Breakdown of Traditional Trade Networks
- By the mid-18th century, Indian textile export networks, once dominated by Indian merchants, dwindled as European companies gained control and monopolized trade.
- Traditional ports like Surat and Hoogly declined as European interests established plantations and began exporting to international markets.
Indian Textile Industry Shift
- Initial Indian textile industries produced coarse yarn for local weavers and exported to regions like China; however, productions were mostly impacted by British imports.
- Nationalist movements in the early 20th century encouraged boycotts of foreign cloth and shifting focus from yarn to cloth production.
Industrial Growth and War Impact
- The First World War shifted market dynamics as British mills focused on war production, reducing imports and opening local markets for Indian mills.
- Rapid establishment of factories to meet wartime demands led to increased industrial activity.
Advertising and Nationalism
- Advertisements carried cultural images, including deities and national figures, which aimed to culturally resonate with consumers.
- Nationalist sentiments fueled advertising messages, urging consumers to support Indian products over foreign goods.
Conclusion on Industrial Landscape
- The industrial age encompassed significant technological advancements, factory growth, and the formation of a new workforce.
- Despite the rise of factories, hand technology and small-scale production continued to play a vital role in the industrial landscape.
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This quiz explores the dynamic industries that shaped Britain's industrial revolution, focusing on the transition from cotton to iron and steel. It examines the rapid growth of these sectors and their impact on economic development and exports during the 19th century. Test your knowledge of this transformative period in British history.
