History Y9- Topic 1 Industrial. Rev

3 most important industries

IRON-COTTON-COAL

Changes made in Agriculture in the IR

Machinery was introduced to the fields, like the steam powered plough and harvester. Instead of slow labour intensive farming (done by animals and by hand), agriculture became mechanised and efficient.

AGRICULTURE before IR

Most crops were reaped by scythes and sickles, and ploughs were led by cattle. It was TIME CONSUMING and required lots of HUMAN and ANIMAL labour.

INDUSTRY before IR.

Before the IR, most goods were produced in what was known as the COTTAGE INDUSTRY. This was when products were made by hand and in country homes or small workshops. This was SMALL SCALE, LABORIOUS and TIME CONSUMING.

What changes were made in the industry during the Industrial Revolution?

Factories containing machines that could mass produce

What were some examples of machines used in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

Spinning machines to spin cotton efficiently

How did the Industrial Revolution impact job opportunities?

It provided more jobs, especially in areas like Manchester, Leeds, and Bristol

Where did mechanisation increase significantly during the Industrial Revolution?

In the Midlands and the North of England