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From the Farm to the Factory

From the Farm to the Factory. Why was America “agricultural”?. People came to America for land primarily farmers prior to 1750. What changed America into an “industrial” nation?. Eli Whitney! Interchangeable parts Cotton gin Made cotton production profitable

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From the Farm to the Factory

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  1. From the Farm to the Factory

  2. Why was America “agricultural”? • People came to America for land • primarily farmers prior to 1750

  3. What changed America into an “industrial” nation? • Eli Whitney! • Interchangeable parts • Cotton gin • Made cotton production profitable • Provided raw material for textile factories Analyze the information you just wrote down. Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on slavery.

  4. Where were the factories located? Why? • New England region • Poor soil • Dense population • Seaports and rivers #1 SOIL MAP: Dark Green- Most Fertile Light Green- Moderately Fertile Yellow- Least Fertile #2 GROWING SEASON MAP: Orange- 9 to 10 months Yellow- 7 to 8 months Light Green- 5 to 7 months Green- 2 to 4 months

  5. How did the Industrial Revolution impact society? • Factory owners became part of the upper class. • They joined the landowners and merchants. • The profits were rarely passed on to the workers; kept for owners • The middle class expanded • included factory managers and supervisor

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