The Industrial Revolution and change in Britain
I can evaluate the extent of change in peoples' lives during the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution and change in Britain
I can evaluate the extent of change in peoples' lives during the Industrial Revolution.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Industrial Revolution saw new inventions which significantly changed manufacturing.
- During the Industrial Revolution many people migrated to urban areas and industrial cities.
- During the Industrial Revolution there were calls for political change which led to the 1832 Great Reform Act.
- Historians debate the extent of change to ordinary peoples' lives that took place during the Industrial Revolution.
Keywords
Exploitative - if something is exploitative it involves treating others unfairly, in a way that helps make money for you but could harm others
Franchise - the franchise refers to the group of people who can vote in a country's elections
Common misconception
The Industrial Revolution affected all aspects of life in Britain equally.
The impact of the Industrial Revolution may be measured differently depending on which aspects of life historians focus their attention on.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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the work of growing crops and looking after animals
economic activity related to the manufacturing of goods
related to towns and cities
related to areas in the countryside