What was the Industrial Revolution ?
Starter Activity Think of something in your house that was hand-made from start to finish.
What was the Industrial Revolution ? The Industrial Revolution first happened in Britain between c1750-c1900. It involved the invention of machines, power and railways. People moved to towns from rural areas. Urban-rural migration.
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