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Mind Map by arnya_lewis, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by arnya_lewis
over 10 years ago
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Impact of the railways
- Social
- British standard time was created so trains could run effieciently
- newspapers could be delieverd around the country
- Sports became regulated because national competitions could be
held
- Different classes had to mix lessening prejudice
- British standard time was created so trains could run effieciently
- Political
- MPs could travel between constituencies
- Political movements could travel and gather support
- Government could send in soldiers to deal with protests
- Political leaflets could be delivered by train
- MPs could travel between constituencies
- Economical
- Railways became a major employer
- Transport of heavy machinery like coal became cheaper
- Perishable goods could be transported without spoiling
- Fresh fish was added to urban peoples diet
- standard of living improved
- standard of living improved
- Railway industry needed huge amounts of iron, steel and coal
- Railways became a major employer
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