The Georgians: Society and Change · 1714 – 1760
The Early Industrialists
The first signs of the factory system and the use of water power.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Silk Mill in Derby signal the start of the factory age?
- 2Why was the development of the steam engine by Newcomen important?
- 3What role did Britain's geography play in the early industry?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - Ideas, Political Power, Industry and Empire: Britain 1745-1901KS3: History - The Industrial Revolution
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: The Georgians: Society and Change
Period: 1714 – 1760
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