Industrial and Imperial Britain c.1750–c.1900 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): 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 industry was NOT listed as needing migrant labour during industrialisation?
Which industry was NOT listed as needing migrant labour during industrialisation?
Banking and finance
Why did Britain attract entrepreneurs and merchants from other countries?
Why did Britain attract entrepreneurs and merchants from other countries?
Favoured entrepreneurialism & new ideas
What infrastructure was needed to support the larger migrant population?
What infrastructure was needed to support the larger migrant population?
Housing, roads & social services
Why did some Irish migrants come to Britain instead of America or Canada?
Why did some Irish migrants come to Britain instead of America or Canada?
Atlantic boat fare was too expensive
What was Britain called due to the Industrial Revolution?
What was Britain called due to the Industrial Revolution?
Workshop of the world
Which industry did Irish immigrants particularly find work in?
Which industry did Irish immigrants particularly find work in?
Construction, especially railways
What does the term 'navvy' refer to?
What does the term 'navvy' refer to?
Irish workers after Great Famine
Which two cities were particularly populated by Irish migrants?
Which two cities were particularly populated by Irish migrants?
Liverpool and Glasgow
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain following the Great Famine in the 1840s?
How many Irish migrants settled in Britain following the Great Famine in the 1840s?
Over a million
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase significantly?
Why did Jewish migration to Britain increase significantly?
Persecution in eastern Europe
What forms of commercial entertainment grew popular during industrialisation?
What forms of commercial entertainment grew popular during industrialisation?
Music halls, circuses & theatres