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Industrial Revolution, 20 Questions + Research log (What (What was life…
Industrial Revolution, 20 Questions + Research log
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What
What was life like during the industrial revolution compared to what its like now? - Almost everything was different in some way, from the houses to the way women were treated. We have learned quite a lot in terms of hygiene and technological advances since then. (prezi.com, 2018)
Did the Industrial Revolution have a positive effect on 18th century Britain? - I guess it has both. It introduced the middle class and the creation of some pretty incredible new products, but it also introduced child labor and fairly dangerous working conditions.
Whats a modern-day example of the Industrial Revolution? - Just have a look at the cities around us! without the Industrial Revolution most of us would still be working the farms.
What was one of the social changes brought about as a result of the Industrial Revolution? - The whole idea of getting rich through hard work. before the Industrial Revolution it was almost impossible to move between the classes, you were either born rich or born into slavery. as a result of the Industrial Revolution people were creating these machines and then selling them to the rich, hence earning themselves quite a lot of cash.
What new products came about as a result of the Industrial Revolution? - The Spinning Jenny, the Watt Steam Engine, and the Telegraph. (McFadden et al., 2018)
What happened after the Industrial Revolution? - After the Industrial Revolution the cities continued to grow in size an in achievements. Many mini Industrial Revolutions occurred, bring their own achievements and fallbacks.
When/ Where
When/ where did the Industrial Revolution start? - It started in Britain in the late 18th century. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2018)
When did the Industrial Revolution finish? - Though there isn't an official end date, most historians agree that it Industrial Revolution ended around 1850.
Why
Why did the Industrial revolution start in Britain and not in China or America? - Historians have agreed that it is because of a combination of factors, including it's geographical position, it's natural resources, and it's previous social events. (Anon, 2018)
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How
How did transportation change as a result of the Industrial Revolution? - With the improvement of roads and vehicles, it became much easier and safer to travel long distances and it became easier to transport goods long distances.
How did communication change as a result of the Industrial Revolution? - I would say that communication benefited greatly from the industrial revolution. The invention of the Phonograph, the Telegraph, and the Telephone greatly improved the way people communicated.
How did the Industrial Revolution effect the lives of workers and children? - It became much more dangerous and unappealing, being more cramped and working in dangerous environments.
How long did the Industrial Revolution last for? - Most historians argue that it lasted for about 70 years.
How are the Industrial Revolution and the Agricultural Revolution connected? - The Agricultural Revolution was one of the main causes of the Industrial Revolution. Without it it probably wouldn't have happened.
How does the Industrial Revolution shape society today? - It completely shaped peoples idea of what was possible. Without the Industrial Revolution we wouldn't has the technology we have today, people wouldn't have seen the point in creating these new machines.
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