Industrial and Imperial Britain c.1750–c.1900 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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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 the Industrial Revolution?
Which industries needed migrant labour during the Industrial Revolution?
Transport, textiles, coal & factories
Why did Britain hire seamen from overseas during industrialisation?
Why did Britain hire seamen from overseas during industrialisation?
Britain's export of goods increased
How did Britain differ from other countries regarding business?
How did Britain differ from other countries regarding business?
It favoured entrepreneurialism
Why did some Irish migrants choose Britain over America in the 19th century?
Why did some Irish migrants choose Britain over America in the 19th century?
The boat fare across Atlantic was costly
What was Britain called after the Industrial Revolution?
What was Britain called after the Industrial Revolution?
The workshop of the world
Where did Irish immigrants find work in Britain?
Where did Irish immigrants find work in Britain?
Construction, particularly railways
What does the term 'navvy' refer to?
What does the term 'navvy' refer to?
Irish workers after the Great Famine
Which cities were populated by Irish migrants?
Which cities were populated by Irish migrants?
Liverpool and Glasgow
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain after the Great Famine in the 1840s?
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain after the Great Famine in the 1840s?
Over a million migrants
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase significantly?
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase significantly?
They were persecuted in eastern Europe
What types of commercial entertainment grew popular during industrialisation?
What types of commercial entertainment grew popular during industrialisation?
Music halls, circuses & theatres