Year 8 Term 2 Revision History and Geography

After 1750, Britain underwent an industrial revolution. close industrial revolution. The process that transformed manufacturing from handmade to machine-made, mass produced goods using water, steam and coal power transported by canal, rail and steamship.

• False

• True

• May be

What were the primary sources of power used during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Wind and solar power

• Water, steam, and coal power

• Human and animal power

• Electricity and nuclear power

Which transportation methods were crucial for the distribution of goods during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles

• Canal, rail, and steamship

• Walking and sailing boats

• Hovercraft and airplanes

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the social structure of Britain?

• It led to increased equality among social classes

• It widened the gap between the rich and the poor

• It abolished social classes altogether

• It had no impact on the social structure

Where did most manufacturing of textiles occur before the 1800s?

• Factories

• Schools

• Hospitals

• Homes

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Late 1800s

• Early 1900s

• Mid-1700s

• Early 2000s

Where were British textiles often sold?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

The production process shifted from small-scale, ________ markets to larger scale production for broader distribution. What is the missing word? ___

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Match the following The Causes of the Industrial revolution

• Peaceful Period

• Manpower

• Raw materials like coal

• Materials

• The British banking system

• Mindset

• Inventions

• Money

• Child Labour

• Machine

What did Arkwright's innovations exemplify in the Industrial Revolution?

• Transition from small-scale production to continuous mass manufacturing

• Transition from continuous mass manufacturing to small-scale production

• Transition from manual labor to automated production

• Transition from urban to rural manufacturing