The Industrial Revolution in Ireland
Students investigate the development of canals, railways, and mills during the 18th and 19th centuries. They will analyse how these engineering projects transformed trade and daily life in Ireland.
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Students investigate the development of canals, railways, and mills during the 18th and 19th centuries. They will analyse how these engineering projects transformed trade and daily life in Ireland.
Key Questions
- How did the Grand Canal change transport in Ireland?
- What powered the early industrial mills?
- How did railways impact rural communities?
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