the Impacts of the industrial revolution on Society

Lesson 1 - short and long term impacts of the industrial revolution

to know - the impacts of the industrial revolution

to be able to - explain the short and long term impacts of the industrial revolution

Source - John Wrightson (Public Domain)

Source - Unknown Artist (Public Domain)

short term impacts

Agriculture - agricultural practices and inventions created during the revolution continued to be refined (breeding and fertiliser).

Consumer goods - more items like clothes become cheaper and more readily available for everyone. The quality of products improved over time as well.

Cities - the infrastructure of cities radically improved by the end of the Inustrial Revolution (pipes, gutters and building materials)

Education - Factory Acts prevented child labour and further laws kept children in schools, the minimum age to leave school became thirteen.

Railways - allowed the rapid movement of goods and services. The steam train also allowed for more travel and tourism.

long term impacts

Labour Unions - were formed to protect employees from exploitation in the workplace.

Vaccines and medicine - diseases during the Industrial Revolution demanded scientific advancements. Many crucial medicines and vaccines we use today were made during this time.

Feminism - the Industrial Revolution highlighted the importance of women in society.

Population Growth - the population of Britain tripled during the Industrial Revolution, this impact is still being felt today. Infant mortality rates decreased by the end of the revolution and fertility rates increased.

The British Empire - the economic success of the Industrial Revolution gave Britain the chance to expand and create colonies.

Deforestation and Clearing Land - the amount of land cleared for infrastructure and railways during the Industrial Revolution was unprecedented and has permanently impacted the environment.

Climate Change - the Industrial Revolution set humanity on the path of climate change through the unprecedented burning of coal which set a trend for modern industry to rely on coal and fossil fuels.

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Lesson 2 - socialism and other impacts of the industrial revolution

to know - impacts of the industrial revolution on society

to be able to - explain how society changed due to the industrial revolution

socialism and the industrial revolution

Socialism is a philosophy that calls for the public ownership and control of property and natural resources instead of private ownership. This way of thinking was brought on by the harsh working conditions and the exploitation of workers during the Industrial Revolution. Socialist views lead the way to overthrow laissez-faire capitalism.

karl marx (1818–1883)

Karl Marx suggested socialist ideas in his book 'The Communist Manifesto' where he discussed the exploitation of workers and children in the workplace. He expresses socialist views for a more equitable society where there is no class division.

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robert owen (1771-1858)

Robert Owen is perhaps the most well known socialist during the Industrial Revolution. Owen ran a cotton factory at a place called New Lanark. His business was successful because he prioritised the well-being of his employees. Owen paid his employees good wages while providing them with healthcare and education benefits. Robert Owen proved businesses could be successful without exploiting their workers by subjecting them to harsh working conditions and long shifts for little pay.

task 1 - the story of robert owen video

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Impacts of the Industrial RevolutionImpacts of the Industrial Revolution - The Industrial Revolution is one of the most significant events in human history and had a profound effect on many nations throughout the world. While the Industrial Revolution first began in Britain in the 18th cen

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1 - What were the names of the two books Karl Marx wrote during the Industrial Revolution?

2 - Who is best associated with Utopia socialism?

3 - How did socialism overthrown laissez-faire capitalism?

4 - What are Labour Unions?

5 - Why did workers form Labour Unions?

task 2 - comprehension questions on the impacts of the industrial revolution

6 - Why are Unions still important today?

7 - Who did the textile industry change the role of women during the time?

8 - Why did feminism movements begin during and after the Industrial Revolution?

9 - Compare the amount of people who lived on farms in 1750 to 1850.

10 - The Agricultural Revolution lead to.......

11 - What is Urbanisation?

12 - Name three inventors and their inventions.

13 - Read the last paragraph. Outline three legacies of the Industrial Revolution.

Task 3 - Sourcework on the Impacts of the Industrial Revolution

source 1 - a poster created by the conservative party in 1909 of socialism represented as a beast choking britain

1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?

2 - Who created the source?

3 - When was it created?

4 - Observe the source. How did the Conservative Party in Britain view the socialist movement?

5 - What was the Convervative Party's reason for making this poster? What is the purpose of this source?

6 - What class of people in Britain would have supported this poster?

Source - Conservative Party (Public Domain)

source 2 - a graph showing the united kingdom's carbon emissions from 1751 to 1912

1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?

2 - Who created the source?

3 - Is this source bias? Why or why not?

4 - What was the level of carbon emissions in 1780?

5 - What was the level of carbon emissions in 1850?

6 - What was the level of carbon emissions in 1880?

7 - Describe the trend of carbon emissions from 1751 to 1912? What specifically caused this?

source 3 - a cartoon drawn by isaac Cruikshank in 1808 of Jenner and his two colleagues seeing off three anti-vaccers

1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?

2 - Who created the source?

3 - When was it created?

4 - What disease is Jenner vaccinating against in this cartoon?

5 - What is happening in the cartoon?

Source - I. Cruikshank (Public Domain)

6 - Why are there dead babies and children on the same side as the anti-vaxxers?

7 - What was Cruikshank's reason for drawing this cartoon? What is he trying to tell his audience?

8 - How is this cartoon relevant today?

Source 4 - AN EXTRACT FROM William Cairns Jones' 1919 BOOK The life, times and labours of Robert Owen. THE EXTRACT describes how owen won over his workers at new lanark.

Source - William Cairns Jones (Public Domain)

1 - Is this a primary or secondary source? Why?

2 - Who created the source?

3 - When was it created?

4 - According to Jones, what type of person was Robert Owen?

5 - What were the two things wrong with the food and clothes people had to buy in New Lanark before Owen began to help the workers?

6 - How did Owen fix this problem?

7 - How did this improve the lives of the families in New Lanark?

8 - What did the US stop Britain from getting in 1806?

9 - What impact would this have on Owen's manufactoring business and his workers?

10 - How did Owen prevent his workers from losing their jobs?

11 - How long did he do this for?

12 - What impact did this gesture have on the people of New Lanark? What did Owen win?

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