Notes 6.4 10/26/09

Bell Ringer 12/10 & 12/111.) The Industrial Revolution began in a.) Franceb.) United Statesc.) Britaind.) Netherlands2.) Have you made anything by hand before? What was it? What were the advantages/disadvantages of making something by hand?ObjectivesDescribe what the Industrial Revolution wasDescribe what events helped bring about the Industrial RevolutionExplain why the Industrial Revolution started in Great BritainAnalyze the social and economic impact of the Industrial Revolution

What was the Industrial Revolution?Shift from hand tools to machinesStarted in Great Britain around 1750 and lasted until 1850Was a long and slow process

What events brought about the Industrial Revolution?1). Agricultural Revolution Improved quality and quantity of farm products & methodsCrop RotationFarm JournalsJethro Tull: Seed DrillHelped to increase food production

What events brought about the Industrial Revolution?1). Agricultural RevolutionEnclosure: taking over land that was once shared by peasants (small to large farms)Increased output = a decrease demand for farm workersMany former farm workers move into cities for work

What events brought about the Industrial Revolution?1). Agricultural RevolutionPopulation ExplosionIncreased agriculture output = people healthier, well fed, & healthy babiesIncrease in sanitation awareness and medical care = healthy people who live longer

5 million to nine million

120 to 190 million

Effects of Agricultural ImprovementsWhat events brought about the Industrial Revolution?2). Technology increases productionEnergy RevolutionThomas Newcoman: creates steam engine powered by coalJames Watt: Modifies the steam engine to power machines = used in trains and steam shipsConsidered the most important invention of the Ind. Rev.

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During the Industrial Revolution, life changed in what basic way?a.) People migrated from cities to small townsb.) People migrated from villages to work on large farmsc.) People migrated from rural areas to citiesd.) People migrated from the colonies to EnglandWhy Great Britain?Three Elements of SuccessFactors of Production: Land LaborCapital

Why Great Britain?Land: natural resources like coal/iron- island nation access to water = trade & communicationAbundance of Iron and Coal coal helps make iron

Why Great Britain?Labor: ready workforce, population explosion

Why Great Britain?3. Capital: money from slave trade, stable government, Investments in Industry and Transportationa. Industryi. Textile Industry: Shifts from cottage industry to mass production (goods produced in large quantity at lower cost)- Flying Shuttle: Weaves yarn faster-Spinning Jenny: Spins many threads to yarn faster-Water Frame: machine powered by water weaves yarn to cloth-Cotton Gin: Invented by Eli Whitney : a seed separator

Why Britain?Capital Continued.a. Industryii. Transportation-Need for faster movement of goods-Turnpikes: Private road, pay fee-Canals-Steam LocomotivesVideo

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What impact did the steam engine have on the growth of British industry?Answer(s): major impact; used in textile mills, factories could be located away from rivers, powered locomotives and ships, led to development of coal as a resource, more factories built near northern coal mines21Chart159

BritainYearPopulation in MillionsBritains Population Growth During the Industrial Revolution

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EuropePopulation in MillionsPopulation Growth of Europe During the Industrial Revolution

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