Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
I can explain the role of technological inventions in the Industrial Revolution.
Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
I can explain the role of technological inventions in the Industrial Revolution.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- New technological inventions fuelled the Industrial Revolution and made the production of goods more efficient.
- Canals and waterways were built to transport raw materials like coals to towns.
- Cotton mills were developed to produce cloth using steam and power.
- Inventions made production more efficient but also replaced many jobs.
Common misconception
That the Industrial Revolution was only about the use of steam power.
Many key changes in the Industrial Revolution related to developments beyond the use of steam power, such as the exploitation of water power.
Keywords
Industrial - economic activity related to the manufacturing and production of goods
Exploited - in this context, when resources are exploited this means they have been used by people for some benefit
Mill - a mill is a factory equipped with machinery for manufacturing
Textile worker - a textile worker is someone who is involved in the manufacturing of cloths and fabrics
Canal - a canal is an artificial waterway cut through land for the passage of boats
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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work of growing crops and looking after animals for food
work involving the manufacturing of goods
a factory equipped with machinery for manufacturing
a manmade waterway cut through land for the passage of boats