Industrialism and Reform in England

(p. 251-260)

1. Why was Britain spared the social and political upheaval during the 18^th and 19^th centuries?

a. Explain what was meant about the unsavoury side of industrialism.

2. Explain the “open field farming” system of the middle ages.

a. List four reasons why it was inefficient.

3. Discuss the important agricultural innovations credited to the following men:

a. Lord “Turnip” Townshend

b. Robert Bakewell

c. Jethro Tull

4. Define the term “Cottage Industry”

a. What was the main problem associated with it?

5. List at least seven advantages that Britain had over the other countries in Europe related to the promotion of industrial development.

6. Identify the following leading Industrial innovators with their credits:

a. James Hargreaves

b. James Watt

c. Abraham Darby

d. Edward Cartwright

7. The foundation materials of the Industrial Revolution were?

a. As iron production progressed what did it replace?

8. Another important stage in the development of the Industrial Revolution helped to increase its output. Explain what it was.

9. Explain what “textile goods” along with two inventions that helped to revolutionize it mean.

10. During the Industrial Revolution, three different groups provided money or capital. Name them and explain their role.

11. What was stimulated by the growth of the urban population in England?

12. How important was George Stephenson’s contribution to industrial progress? Explain.

13. Discuss the meaning of the reference “the workshop of the world”. Discuss in full.