The handbook moves from steam engines to an empire of more than 400 million people. The abolition dates and the Victorian inventors are the parts to learn first.
From chapter 3 of the handbook: A long and illustrious history
The trade was banned first, in 1807, and slavery itself in 1833.
Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, the longest reign of any British monarch up to then.
Our summary, in our own words. The test can ask about anything in the chapter, so read the official handbook too.
All 14 of our questions on this topic. Say your answer before you open it: trying to answer first helps you remember it.
Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale.
The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry, and Britain led it.
What was Richard Arkwright known for developing?
Arkwright developed efficient machinery and factory methods for spinning cotton.
Which Scot improved the steam engine?
James Watt's improvements to the steam engine powered factories, ships and railways.
Who pioneered the railway engine known as the Rocket?
George Stephenson and his son Robert pioneered the railway engine, including the Rocket.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for which railway?
Brunel was the engineer behind the Great Western Railway, as well as several notable bridges and ships.
In which year was the slave trade made illegal in Britain?
The trade was abolished in 1807, and slavery itself was abolished throughout the Empire in 1833.
In which year was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?
Slavery was abolished across the Empire in 1833, 26 years after the trade itself was banned.
Who was a leading campaigner against the slave trade?
Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist. Quakers were prominent among the early campaigners too.
After slavery was abolished, who was recruited to replace enslaved labour on plantations?
Over two million workers from India and China were recruited to work the plantations after abolition.
For how long did Queen Victoria reign?
Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, the longest reign of any British monarch up to then.
Changed since the book: Elizabeth II passed Victoria's record in 2015.
At its largest, what was the estimated population of the British Empire?
At its height the British Empire was the largest empire the world had seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
Where was the Boer War of 1899 to 1902 fought?
The Boer War was fought in South Africa, and was harder and less popular at home than earlier colonial wars.
Who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale nursed soldiers in the Crimean War and founded the first nursing school.
Which honour for bravery was introduced during the Crimean War?
The Victoria Cross was introduced during the Crimean War, in which Britain and France fought Russia.
Chapter 3 practice test: The Industrial Revolution and the Empire · 14 questions · 26 minutes if you take it timed