U7L1 part 2 Activity

Front

What was a major issue with the distribution of benefits during the Industrial Revolution?

Back

Benefits were not distributed equally among citizens.

Front

What challenges did many workers face during the Industrial Revolution?

Back

Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.

Front

What new social class emerged as new urban areas continued to grow and develop?

Back

The middle class

Front

What new invention allowed factories to operate nearly 24 hours?

Back

The electric light bulb

Front

What stage of the demographic transition model did the Industrial Revolution allow countries to enter?

Back

Stage 2

Front

What happens in Stage 2 of population growth?

Back

Population growth takes off

Front

What stage of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) did the U.K. enter in the mid-18th century, leading to rapid population growth?

Back

Stage 2

Front

What are two effects of population increase?

Back

Increase in workforce size and number of consumers

Front

What did new agricultural technologies allow for in farming?

Back

Mechanization of farming

Front

What was the effect of the innovation on farming?

Back

Decreased the reliance on human labor and increased the output of each farm