Which is the correct definition of the Industrial Revolution?
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Dramatic changes in manufacturing, farming and transportation that began with fewer things being made by hand but instead made using machines in larger-scale factories.
Minor changes in the manufacture of cars and aeroplanes
Partial changes to farming, but most things stayed the same.
2.Between what years did the Industrial Revolution occur?
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1850-1900
1750-1800
1750-1900
3.Tick 3 changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Remember to tick 3!
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Steam trains were invented
King Charles I was executed
Population increase & many moved to towns.
Air travel became more popular
Factories used steam powered machines to make more products more quickly and cheaply.
The first man landed on the moon
4.Tick 3 reasons why there was a population increase during the Industrial Revolution. Remember to tick 3!
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After 1750, farmers produced more food. People had the opportunity to enjoy a healthier diet – fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, potatoes and dairy products. All the protein and vitamins helped the body to fight disease.
After 1700, Witches no longer did deals with the devil
After 1945, the second World War was over which meant people were less likely to be bombed during the blitz.
In 1796, Edward Jenner discovered how to vaccinate against one of Britain’s worst diseases – Smallpox. Gradually, more and more people were treated, until 1870, when vaccination was made compulsory for all. Smallpox disappeared.
In 1066, the Battle of Hastings was over and life in England was peaceful after that.
After 1870, doctors started to use anaesthetics and antiseptics to make operations safer and cleaner. Fewer patients died of shock, pain or infection. Nurses were better trained too. They worked in a growing number of hospitals.