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What was the slow revolution that began in Great Britain?

The wave of industrialization.

What are some ways in which the economy was transformed by the Industrial Revolution?

Ways of crafting goods changed, ways of growing crops changed, and different financial and business structures developed.

What is another name for the cottage industry?

The domestic system.

Where did typical cottage workers live and what did they produce?

They lived in the countryside, farmed for most of the year, and made cloth in the off-season. Signup and view all the answers

Who made their living at craftwork before the Industrial Revolution?

Skilled artisans, both in towns and in rural areas. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the economy, including changes in ways of producing goods and financial/business structures.

The Industrial Revolution transformed the economy by changing the ways of crafting goods, growing crops, and developing different financial and business structures. Craftwork shifted towards new forms of production, including the growth of cottage industry, leading to goods being produced for national and international markets. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role and lifestyle of typical cottage workers during the Industrial Revolution.

Typical cottage workers lived in the countryside, farmed for most of the year, and made cloth in the off-season. They provided the cheap labor needed at the time to meet the demand for goods in national and international markets during the Industrial Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the significance of the domestic system in the context of the Industrial Revolution.

The domestic system, also known as cottage industry, was significant in the Industrial Revolution as it marked a shift towards a new form of production, where cottage workers produced goods in home workshops for national and international markets, rather than solely for local use. Signup and view all the answers

How did skilled artisans in both towns and rural areas contribute to the pre-Industrial Revolution economy?

Skilled artisans in towns and rural areas produced goods needed locally, including tools, pots and pans, glassware, furniture, and more, before the Industrial Revolution. This craftwork was a precursor to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the timing and pace of the industrialization process in Great Britain.

The wave of industrialization that began in Great Britain was a slow revolution, taking decades to blossom before spreading and transforming the economy in various ways. The impact was significant and far-reaching. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and took decades to develop.
It transformed the economy wherever it spread.

The Domestic System

The domestic system, also known as cottage industry, emerged before the Industrial Revolution.
Skilled artisans produced goods needed locally in towns and rural areas.
Goods produced included tools, pots and pans, glassware, furniture, and more.
Cottage workers produced goods in home workshops for national and international markets.
Typical cottage workers lived in the countryside, farmed for most of the year, and made cloth in the off-season.
They provided the cheap labor needed at the time to meet the demand for goods.

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Test your knowledge of the Industrial Revolution with this quiz! Explore the economic and technological transformations, the impact on manufacturing and agriculture, and the development of new business structures. Delve into the Domestic System and the gradual spread of industrialization across different regions.