The Industrial Revolution and internal migration
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the main changes in industry and transport as a result of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the impact on migration.
Key learning points
- From c. 1750 to 1850, Britain was transformed by the Industrial Revolution.
- The Industrial Revolution led to huge changes in industry, moving from largely agriculture to heavy industry.
- The changes in industry and transport led to a rapid increase in internal migration, but also migration from abroad.
Keywords
Industrialisation - when a country develops heavy industries (for example, coal, steel) on a huge scale
Urbanisation - the process of making an area more urban
Internal migration - to move from one part of a nation to another
Common misconception
The Industrial Revolution meant that no agricultural work was needed anymore.
The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in demand for workers in heavy industries - however, there was still some work in agricultural industries and so not all rural people migrated into towns.
Teacher tip
When checking for understanding - encourage students to use examples of cities and towns throughout. Avoiding generic references to 'industrial cities' and instead referring to concrete examples like London, Glasgow, Liverpool.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Q2.Which word describes when a country develops heavy industries (for example, coal, steel) on a huge scale?
Q3.Which word describes to move from one part of a nation to another?
Q4.Put the following time periods in chronological order.
Q5.Which of the following are examples of migrant groups who had an economic impact in early modern England?
Q6.Why did most African migrants have a negative experience of migration in early modern England?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes the process of making an area more urban?
Q2.Complete the sentence with the correct figures: The urban population across Britain grew from million in 1700 to million in 1900.
Q3.How did new industrial cities make it easier for migrant communities to develop?
Q4.Complete the sentence: The Industrial Revolution led to huge changes in industry, moving from largely to heavy industry.
Q5.What was the significance of the maiden voyage of the 'SS Great Western' from Bristol to New York in 1838?
Q6.Which areas experienced the highest rates of population growth in the 18th and 19th centuries?
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