1. What was the Industrial Revolution ?

2. Starter Activity
Think of something in your house that was hand-made from start to finish.

3. What was the Industrial Revolution ?
The Industrial Revolution first happened in Britain between c1750-c1900.
It involved the invention of
machines, power and railways.
People moved to towns from rural areas. Urban-rural migration.

4. 1750
1830
1890
Power / energy
Population
density
Transport
Work / jobs

5. 1750 1830 1890 Power / energy Wind Water Steam Electricity Population
density
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Medium
High
Transport
Road
Horse
Sail
Railway
Canal
Tram
Bicycle
Steamship
Work / jobs
Farming
Mining
Factory
Shops
Library