The Industrial Revolution Patten & Valdner Global History II Regents Review
Cause of the Industrial Revolution
Agrarian Revolution Increased the production of food More food Introduction of mechanization machines
Population Explosion More demands for goods
Energy Revolution Faster production of goods
Factory vs. Mass Production Factory: workers and machines together in on place Mass production: Goods were produced in huge quantities
Effects of the Industrial Revolution
Improved Transportation Roads and canals were built Railroads Steam engines Moved goods faster
Laissez-Faire Economics Business should operate with little or no government interference “Hands Off”
Living & Working Conditions Long hours Dangerous Child labor
Class Structure Reformed Middle-class (educated) Working class (All member had to work)
Business Owners Money to expand their business