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CH. 19 Sec. 1

Industrial Revolution (a shift from an economy based on farming to an economy based on manufacturing). CH. 19 Sec. 1. Essential Questions. What was the Cause of the Industrial Revolution? What was the Effect of the Industrial Revolution (several responses)?

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CH. 19 Sec. 1

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  1. Industrial Revolution(a shift from an economy based on farming to an economy based on manufacturing) CH. 19 Sec. 1

  2. Essential Questions What 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

  3. I. Industrial Revolution in Grt. Britain • Originated here • Some factors for origination: • Agricultural practices changed (more people fed @ lower prices) • More food supply, larger population • Britain had much capital (money) to invest in new factories & warehouses. • Entrepenuers-people interested in starting new businesses

  4. I. Industrial Revolution cont’d • Plentiful resources (water supply, coal & iron) • A supply of markets provided an outlet for British goods

  5. II. Changes in Cotton Production • Cottage Industry- Spinners made thread from raw cotton weavers wove the thread into cloth in rural homes • Cottage industry eventually became ineffecient • Flying shuttlespinning jenny water powered loom steam powered machinery

  6. III. Coal and Iron Industry • Coal became popular due to the steam engine • Steam engine aided the growth of iron

  7. IV. Railroads • Made transporting foods faster and easier • New jobs • Less expensive transportation led to lower priced goods

  8. V. New Factories • New labor system • Repetition and accomadation • Child workers

  9. VI. Spread of Industrialization • Grt BritBelgium, France, German statesN. America

  10. VII. Social Impact • Population growth due to 1)declining death rates 2)wars & 3) diseases • Development of cities led to poor urban living conditions

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

  12. IX. Industrial Working Class • 12-16 hours • 6 days a week • No minimum wage • Cotton & coal industries very poor conditions

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

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