Flashcards: Industrial Revolution T-T

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What laid the foundation of the Industrial Revolution? Important scientific discoveries in the 18th century laid the foundation for the Industrial Revolution.
When did the industrial revolution begin? The industrial revolution began in England and lasted until the start of the 20th century.
What was mass manufacturing? Mass manufacturing meant that items could now be mass-produced by people.
What happened by the 19th century? Huge factories had been established across Europe, and new towns and cities had grown.
What did technological improvements lead to? Technological improvements led to the expansion of European empires throughout the world.
What did the Enlightenment of the 18th century inspire? The Enlightenment of the 18th century inspired advances in science and technology.
What did some important discoveries include? Some important discoveries include: ~Electricity in 1752 ~Spinning jenny in 1764
Who invented the spinning jenny? The inventor of the spinning jenny was James Hargreaves.
What did the spinning jenny do? The spinning jenny could operate several spools of cotton at once rather than just one. This is an example of mass production.
What did new technologies lead to? New technologies led to the emergence of the first factories.
Who invented steam engines? James Watt invented steam engines in 1776.
What is rural-urban migration? Rural-urban migration is the mass movement of people, moving from rural areas to urban areas.
What was the fastest growing city during the Industrial Revolution? 1London was the worlds largest city.
What were the conditions of London? It was overcrowded and unhygenic.
What was the condition of the tenements? They were damp, poor ventilated and freezing in winter. Several families lived in just one house.
What diseases could you get by living in this unhygienic environment? You could get diseases such as typhus and cholera.
What was the most common crime in London? The most common crime was theft and the most common stuff stolen were basic foodstuff like bread.
What was the youngest age factories could employ children? The youngest age is children as young as seven or eight.
What did these children have to do? They were brought to perform tasks requiring small hands and nimble fingers.
With the growth in number of steam engines in Britain, what else happened? The demand for coal also grew.
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