Why was Britain the first industrial nation? (3 - 4 lessons)

A Power Point (links with YouTube clips), together with information sheets, provides the structure for a series of lessons, covering: what changes were involved in the industrial revolution; why it happened in Britain; the careers of key personalities, such as Richard Arkwright. There are key words sheets, card sorts and sources on Richard Arkwright. A causation assessment is included on why an industrial revolution happened in Britain. Important concepts covered are: causes and effects; change; historical sources; significance; interpretation; evaluation; industrialisation; revolution; urbanisation; mechanisation; empire; mass production; entrepreneur.