The Industrial RevolutionWhat changed, why it changed, and what it cost.8th GradeBEFOREMost people farmedGoods made by hand at homePower from muscle, wind andwaterMost never travelled farPopulation grew slowlyAFTERMost people worked in townsGoods made in factoriesPower from steam and coalRailways moved people and goodsPopulation grew rapidlyTHE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERSIt raised output enormously and, at first, made ordinary lifeharder — long hours, child labour, filthy cities.Most of what we call modern life dates from this shift, includingthe problems.The Industrial Revolutionwww.littleactivity.com

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Social Studies · 8th Grade

The Industrial Revolution

What changed, why it changed, and what it cost.

How to use it

Trace one everyday object back to whether it could have existed in 1750.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Social Studies
Pages
1

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