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
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