Child labour during the Industrial Revolution

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Industrial Revolution transformed working-conditions in England between 1750-1850.

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Child labour during the Industrial Revolution Quiz

How much can you remember about the Industrial Revolution?

Q1.Which of these is not a job that young children did in 1800?

1/5

Q2.What percentage of people in England lived in towns and cities in 1700?

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Q3.What percentage of people in England lived in towns and cities in 1870?

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Q4.What was the Industrial Revolution?

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Q5.What did William Blake think about the Industrial Revolution?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Child labour during the Industrial Revolution Quiz

How much can you remember about the Industrial Revolution?

Q1.Which of these is not a job that young children did in 1800?

1/5

Q2.What percentage of people in England lived in towns and cities in 1700?

2/5

Q3.What percentage of people in England lived in towns and cities in 1870?

3/5

Q4.What was the Industrial Revolution?

4/5

Q5.What did William Blake think about the Industrial Revolution?

5/5

Lesson summary: Child labour during the Industrial Revolution

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