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Steam Factories and Railways
Age 16 · History
Steam engines powered factories and trains, so goods could be made and moved faster. As work moved into towns, many families left farms for rows of houses near the mills.
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In the picture
- Factory chimney: brick chimney releasing smoke above a mill
- Steam locomotive: engine pulling freight wagons
- Stone viaduct: arched bridge carrying the railway over the valley
- Terraced house: narrow brick home in a row along the street
- Farmhouse: rural stone house beside fields and a barn
Examples
- A steam train hauling coal wagons past a mill
- A family carrying bags from a farm to a town street
Key takeaways
- Steam power let factories run machines without relying on wind, water or muscle
- Railways linked coal, factories and growing towns, drawing workers away from farms
Quiz: Steam Factories and Railways (Age 16)
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What was one key benefit of steam power for factories?
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What did railways link together, according to the card?
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What did many families do as work moved into towns?
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