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The Industrial Revolution: Origins, Impact, and Factors of Production

Explore the Industrial Revolution and its impact on societies through a brief definition, comparison of cottage industry and factory system, factors of production, reasons for its origin in England, and its spread worldwide.

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The Industrial Revolution: Origins, Impact, and Factors of Production

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  1. Assignment #2: Intro to the Industrial RevolutionConsider drawing simulation we did on Monday and Tuesday, slides you will seen today to answer prompts on guided notetaking sheet.1) After watching short intro video, write a brief definition of the Industrial Revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Efq-aNBkvc

  2. Prior to Industrial Revolution: Cottage Industry • Rural, small scale, “low tech” & “do-it-yourself” • People made their own cloth by hand at home and sold it to merchants in the cities. • 3) What is “cottage industry”? What are the pros & cons of this type of production?

  3. After Industrial Revolution: Factory System • Urban & large scale production • Incorporates more technology & “division of labor” • market is run on supply and demand – capitalism • Improves access to consumer goods • 4) What is the “factory system”? What are the pros & cons of this type of production?

  4. “Factors of Production” for Industrial GrowthWhat do you need to start a successful factory? • Land (Natural Resources ex: Fuel, Food & Raw Materials) • Labor (Workers with Skill and/or Incentive) • Capital (Money Available for Investment) • Innovation (Technology and Entrepreneurship) • Political Support (Government Stability and Encouragement) 5) Explain what “factors of production” are in your own words

  5. Clock partners Find your clock partners on your old unit calendar Write them on your new unit calendar

  6. Why does the Industrial Revolution Begin in England? Manchester – a British Industrial City (much like YOUR city!) England’s Resource Deposits

  7. When does the rest of the world industrialize? England – 1750s Germany/Belgium – right after England Japan – 1870s France and United States – 1870s – 1890s Brazil/Mexico – begin in 1930s China – 1980s

  8. Why did the Industrial Revolution Begin in England Write one sentence that summarizes all of the reasons. • Do not mention specific documents. • Summarize important reasons but do not make a laundry list. (3 reasons that encompass all the docs) England Industrialized first because…..

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