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The Industrial Revolution

Key people
Key facts Sir Humphrey Invented the 1st safety lamp for miners to
1. What was the population In 1750, the population of Britain was 7 million. This had Davy protect them from igniting ‘fire damp’.
of Britain in 1750 and 1900? risen to 37 million in 1900.
Edward Pease Founded the Stockton to Darlington railway.
2. Why was the demand for The development of factories and the improvement of the
coal increased? steam engine increased demand for coal.
George Built the Stockton & Darlington Railway and its
3. What did Humphrey Davy Sir Humphrey Davy invented the safety lamp in 1815 which Stephenson first engine: Locomotion 1
invent in 1815? meant that a miner could have light underground but
without having to use the exposed flame of a candle Jack the Ripper Credited as being the first serial killer.
4. What was the name of the On the 25th May 1812,the Felling Colliery mine was the
largest mining disaster on 25th scene of a terrible explosion. This was the largest, making Sir Robert Peel Founded the first real police force.
May 1812? it one of the worst mining disasters in history
5. Why was the Stockton to The Stockton to Darlington Railway was built to transport
Darlington Railway built? coal from Darlington to the port at Stockton where it could
be loaded onto ships and transported around the world.
Key dates
6. Why did people move from The Industrial Revolution also saw the birth of the factory 1750 - The Industrial Revolution
the countryside to the towns and mill, with thousands of people migrating from the 1900
and cities? countryside to live in the towns and cities. Most did this to
work in the factories. 1825 Opening of Stockton to Darlington Railway
7. What were the The Metropolitan Police Force were nicknamed “Peel’s 1829 The Metropolitan Police Force was set up.
Metropolitan Police Force Bloody Gang” and people thought that the government
nicknamed? were using them to spy on citizens. They were also called 1812 The Felling Colliery Disaster.
‘Peelers’ and ‘Bobbies’ after their founder, Sir Robert Peel.
1844 The Railway Act ensured all railways included third
8. What does canonical Canonical means officially recognised. class carriages and sold cheap tickets.
mean?
9. Why was it so difficult for The 19th century police force had no modern technology 1888 Jack the Ripper killed prostitutes in London. The
the police force to solve so didn't have access to forensic science, such as finger world’s 1st recorded serial killer.
crimes in the 19th century? print analysis and DNA testing.

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