Lesson 16: 1700-1900 Impact of the Industrial Revolution

• What was the population of England in 1700?

  9 million people
• What caused the mass migration to towns by 1900?

  Urbanisation and industry
• What was the basic mode of travel in 1700?

  Horse and cart on gravel tracks
• How did travel improve by 1900?

  With railways, steam power, and canals
• What type of work did most people do in 1700?

  Farm work in rural areas
• Where did most people find work by 1900?

  In busy factories or workshops
• What was the state of trade in 1700?

  Some trade for luxury goods
• How did Britain's trading status change by 1900?

  It became a leading trading country
• What was the voting rights situation in 1750?

  One in every 8 men could vote
• What change occurred in voting rights by 1885?

  Nearly all men had the right to vote
• What was the literacy rate in 1700?

  Only a small number of richer children
• What was the literacy rate by 1900?

  95% of the population could read and write
• What law was made regarding education by 1900?

  All children must attend school until age 13
• How did agriculture change from 1700 to 1900?

  Better knowledge improved food production
• What was common in farming during 1700?

  Poor harvests due to simple methods
• What new beliefs emerged by 1900?

  Darwin's theory and humanitarianism
• Who led the government in 1700?

  Rich and powerful landowners
• How did the government's role change by 1900?

  It looked after ordinary citizens' wellbeing
• What was the tax situation in 1700?

  Limited amount of money from taxes
• How did taxes change by 1900?

  Higher taxes due to a larger workforce
• What were the key changes in Victorian England from 1700 to 1900?

  • Population increased from 9 million to 41.5 million
  • Travel improved with railways and steam power
  • Work shifted from farming to factories
  • Trade expanded, making Britain a leading trading country
  • Voting rights expanded significantly
  • Literacy rates rose to 95%
  • Agriculture improved with better methods
  • New beliefs emerged challenging traditional views
  • Government's role expanded to include citizen welfare
  • Tax revenue increased due to a larger workforce