1. Where did the Industrial Revolution originate, and what was one of its key technological innovations?
2. What was a major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution in European cities by the mid-19th century?
3. Which statement accurately describes the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution?
Industrial Revolution — start year?
1750s in Britain
Steam engine — inventor?
James Watt in 1769
Urbanization — effect?
Rapid city growth and social change
Industrial Revolution — key shift?
From agrarian to industrial economies.
Main innovations — examples?
Watt’s steam engine, puddling, Bessemer steel.
Urbanization effects — social impact?
Overcrowding, poor sanitation, social conflicts.
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