Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a positive force in human history because it helped mitigate

social inequalities, fostered economic growth, and provided an environment for innovation.

Growth of Income

Factories

Living Standards

New Sources of Energy

Cotton Industry

Hargreaves’ spinning jenny

Financial Innovations

Transportation

Sources• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Spinning_jenny.jpg• http://www.democratic-republicans.us/images/London-Bank-of-England-Royal-Exchange.jpg• http://gailtheactuary.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/wrigley_annual-energy-consumption-per-

head-1561-to-1870.png• http://www.digitaltonto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maddison_GDP_per_capita_1500-

1950.png• http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SBr3STNZqAc/TDXXi1oUsYI/AAAAAAAAAUE/7U2PZd_mtIE/s1600/

tailoresses.jpg• http://www.clemson.edu/caah/history/FacultyPages/PamMack/lec122sts/englandir.jpg