Yr 9 History -
Industrial Revolution
Research
Assignment
Explain how a technological development during the
Industrial Revolution changed the way work was done.
By Ruby Laing
Overview
• The Industrial Revolution
transformed society through
technological advances.
• The steam engine, pivotal to this
change, revolutionised industries
by increasing productivity and
altering how work was done.
Mining
before Before steam technology,
miners relied on manual
the
labor in shallow mines.
Industrial Limited productivity and
safety concerns were
Revolutio common due to flooding
and poor ventilation.
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Mining after Steam engines allowed
deeper mining, boosting
the Industrial coal production.
Revolution
However, longer hours
and increased risks, like
collapses and gas
poisoning, made mining
more dangerous.
Steam-powered factories
operated faster than earlier
versions, leading to
structured shifts and urban
Steam- migration.
powered
Workers performed repetitive
factories tasks, reducing skill diversity
but increasing productivity.
Factories: how steam power changed
work
Factory work Workers became
provided steady dependent on
pay but often factory income,
displaced jobs and facing unstable
widened wealth employment and
gaps. harsh conditions.
Summary
• The steam engine reshaped how work
was done during the Industrial
Revolution.
• It drove economic growth but also
introduced new challenges for
workers in terms of safety and job
stability.
• Steam Engine Last updated: Jul 30, 2024 - Adam
Augustyn –Secondary Source
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• The Steam Engine in the British Industrial Revolution
- 08 February 2023 - Mark Cartwright -
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• Industrial Revolution - Last Updated: Jul 18, 2024 -
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• A Rotary Motion Steam Engine Model - 06 February
2023 - (Image added by) Tamorlan
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• The Royal Institution – Humphry Davy's miners'
safety lamp [Link]