Tag Archives: industrialisation
Overview of Britain 1750-1900: the first industrial nation?
An overview of the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution in Britain taken from the BBC’s History File programme. Most suitable for KS3 but provides a good background for GCSE.
Technology in the Industrial Revolution documentary clip
An extract from a BBC documentary “What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us” presented by Dan Cruickshank. This clip explores the ideas and inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shows how they changed the nature of working life.
Medical changes in the Industrial Revolution video clip
An extract from a BBC documentary “What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us” presented by Dan Cruickshank. This clip explores the changes in medicine that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution: society in late Victorian cities
A video clip presenting some aspects of life in Victorian cities.
Origins and effects of the Liberal Reforms
This revision podcast presents an overview of the Liberal Reforms in Britain.
The episode begins with an explanation of the situation before the reforms, and why they were introduced. Reference is made to social research at the time, key politicians, the impact of the Boer War, Britain’s industrial situation, and the effect of voting reforms in the late 19th Century.
The podcast then goes on to explain what the reforms did to improve life for four key groups – children, old people, the unemployed, and workers. Finally, advice and examples are given for writing a balanced answer on how successful (or unsuccessful) the Liberal Reforms were.
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The origins of German unification: 1815-1848
This revision podcast presents the background of German unification. Beginning with the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the podcast goes on to explore the opposing conservative and progressive factors at play in the early 19th Century. In terms of conservatism, we consider the impact of Metternich, the role of the nobles and the influence of the church. The growth of progressive factors such as the impact of the railways and industrialisation, the middle class, and the Zollverein are also considered.
The changing balance of power: Germany 1849-59
This revision podcast considers the reasons for the changing balance of power between Austria and Prussia following the revolutions of 1848-9. Beginning with the Erfurt Union and the subsequent Declaration of Olmutz, the podcast goes on to consider the impact of key international events including the Crimean War and Austria’s war against Italy. It also assesses the impact of events in the German States themselves, paying particular attention to Austria’s failed attempt to join the Zollverein and the effect of Prussia’s economic boom.
The Franco-Prussian War
This low-budget (but reasonably informative) video presents an overview of the events that led to the Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent German unification.
Railways in the Franco-Prussian War
This short video explains how Von Moltke’s planning enabled speedy Prussian mobilisation by using the railway network.
