Year 10 - History
The Industrial Revolution and internal migration
Migrants in Britain, c800–present
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about either migrants in Britain or medicine in Britain over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine one of these themes, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the main changes in industry and transport as a result of the Industrial Revolution, as well as the impact on migration.
Key Notes
- From c. 1750 to 1850, Britain was transformed by the Industrial Revolution.
- The Industrial Revolution led to huge changes in industry, moving from largely agriculture to heavy industry.
- The changes in industry and transport led to a rapid increase in internal migration, but also migration from abroad.
Vocabulary To Learn
- industrialisation: when a country develops heavy industries (for example, coal, steel) on a huge scale
- urbanisation: the process of making an area more urban
- internal migration: to move from one part of a nation to another
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Industrial Revolution meant that no agricultural work was needed anymore.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
From c. 1750 to 1850, Britain was transformed by the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution led to huge changes in industry, moving from largely agriculture to heavy industry.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'industrialisation'
when a country develops heavy industries (for example, coal, steel) on a huge scale.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The Industrial Revolution meant that no agricultural work was needed anymore. Correction: The Industrial Revolution led to an increase in demand for workers in heavy industries - however, there was still some work in agricultural industries and so not all rural people migrated into towns.
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