Industrialisation and the growth of empire (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Mid-18th century
Which industries needed migrant labour during Industrial Revolution?
Which industries needed migrant labour during Industrial Revolution?
Transportation, textiles, coal mining, manufacturing
What was Britain called during the Industrial Revolution?
What was Britain called during the Industrial Revolution?
Workshop of the world
What term describes Irish workers who migrated after Great Famine?
What term describes Irish workers who migrated after Great Famine?
Navvy
Name two cities populated by Irish migrants
Name two cities populated by Irish migrants
Liverpool and Glasgow
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain after Great Famine?
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain after Great Famine?
Over a million
When did the Great Famine occur?
When did the Great Famine occur?
1840s
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase?
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase?
Being persecuted in eastern Europe
A common meal during Industrial Revolution era
A common meal during Industrial Revolution era
Boiled bacon and cabbage
Sports provided by corporations to employees
Sports provided by corporations to employees
Cricket, rugby and football
Types of commercial entertainment that grew popular
Types of commercial entertainment that grew popular
Music halls, circuses and theatres
Why did some Irish migrate to Britain instead of America/Canada?
Why did some Irish migrate to Britain instead of America/Canada?
Couldn't afford expensive Atlantic boat fare
Where did Irish immigrants find work in Britain?
Where did Irish immigrants find work in Britain?
Construction, particularly railways