What is the meaning of the word "revolution"?
A huge change in society, industry, or politics.
How did Britain change during the Industrial Revolution?
It changed from a rural country with small industries to a highly industrialised and wealthy nation
What was Britain like before the Industrial Revolution?
It was mainly agricultural, with most people living on farms and working in cottage industries
What is an industry?
A collection of companies involved in the same type of production or business
Why is Britain called the "cradle of the Industrial Revolution"?
Because it was the first country to industrialise
What role did coal play in the Industrial Revolution?
Coal provided cheap energy to power machines and factories
Why did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?
For factory work and better pay
What were working conditions like in factories?
Very difficult, with long shifts, dirty and dangerous conditions, and few laws to protect workers
How did transportation improve during the Industrial Revolution?
Canals, better roads, and railways were built, making transport faster and more reliable
What problems did people face in industrial towns?
Overcrowding, poor housing, pollution, and disease outbreaks
What is a "factory"?
A building where goods are manufactured in large quantities.
What is "innovation"?
The introduction of new ideas, methods, or inventions.
What does "rural" mean?
Relating to the countryside, not the city.
What does "livestock" mean?
Farm animals raised for food or work.
Define "migration."
Moving from one place to another to live or work.
What is "urbanisation"?
The growth of cities as people move from rural areas.
