Industrial Revolution(a shift from an economy based on farming to an economy based on manufacturing)

CH. 19 Sec. 1

Essential QuestionsWhat was the Cause of the Industrial Revolution?

What was the Effect of the Industrial Revolution (several responses)?

What were scientific advancement made during the Revolution?

How did free enterprise play a role in the Industrial Revolution?

What is Socialism?

What role did textile manufacturing play in shaping the Industrial Revolution?

What role did steam technology play in shaping the Industrial Revolution

I. Industrial Revolution in Grt. Britain

Originated hereSome factors for origination:

Agricultural practices changed (more people fed @ lower prices)More food supply, larger populationBritain had much capital (money) to invest in new factories & warehouses.

Entrepenuers-people interested in starting new businesses

I. Industrial Revolution cont’d

Plentiful resources (water supply, coal & iron)A supply of markets provided an outlet for British goods

II. Changes in Cotton Production

Cottage Industry- Spinners made thread from raw cotton weavers wove the thread into cloth in rural homesCottage industry eventually became ineffecientFlying shuttlespinning jenny water powered loom steam powered machinery

III. Coal and Iron Industry

Coal became popular due to the steam engineSteam engine aided the growth of iron

IV. RailroadsMade transporting foods faster and easierNew jobsLess expensive transportation led to lower priced goods

V. New FactoriesNew labor systemRepetition and accomadationChild workers

VI. Spread of Industrialization

Grt BritBelgium, France, German statesN. America

VII. Social ImpactPopulation growth due to 1)declining death rates 2)wars & 3) diseasesDevelopment of cities led to poor urban living conditions

VIII. Industrial Middle Class

Industrial Capitalism-economic system based on production. This led to the industrial middle class-built factories, bought machines

IX. Industrial Working Class

12-16 hours 6 days a weekNo minimum wageCotton & coal industries very poor conditions

X. Early SocialismPoor factory conditions led to the idea of socialismSocialism-society usually in the form of gov’t owns and controls some means of production, such as factories and utilities