The Industrial Revolution

What was the Industrial Revolution? Massive increase in production From Homes to Factories

Where/When? Starts late 1700s Changes really seen in 1800s UK = 1st country to see massive industrial change

Places to know… London Scotland Birmingham Wales Cardiff England Northern Ireland Ireland Liverpool Manchester Glasgow Dublin Belfast Edinburgh Birmingham Cardiff Newcastle North Sea Irish Sea Atlantic Ocean

By the mid-late 1700s the UK has: ? Why the UK? By the mid-late 1700s the UK has:

Natural Resources UK is rich in resources like coal

Stable Government Since late 1600s UK experienced relative domestic peace and stability constitutional monarchy after 1688

Scientific/Academic Freedom - Relative academic freedom fosters innovation

More people = more workers and more consumers and more demand Population Growth England In 1700 - 1750, 6 million pop. In 1800, 10 million pop. More people = more workers and more consumers and more demand

Agricultural Revolution Changes that make farming more efficient and productive

Effects of the Agricultural Revolution - More food was produced in a shorter period of time.

The cost of food went down

People were healthier and lived longer

Impact of Agricultural Revolution Agricultural Developments More Food Food Prices Lower More $ For Goods Need For New Production Methods Industrial Revolution

Military Might/Empire UK has lots of colonies Colonies provide labor Colonies provide resources Generates $$ for UK Businesses use $$ to invest in industry Naval power protects business and trade

Commercial Revolution Government policies encourage economic innovation Adopts “laissez faire” approach to business Creates great wealth for business Businesses seek new ways to make $$$

1st Industry to see “revolution” = Textile Industry INDUSTRIALIZATION!!!! 1st Industry to see “revolution” = Textile Industry

New Machines Help Industrialize Textiles 1733 - The Flying Shuttle, by John Kay.

New Cotton Machines 1765 - The Spinning Jenny by James Hargreaves.

The Cotton Machines 1769 - The Water Frame Invented by Richard Arkwright

The Cotton Machines 1790 - The Spinning Mule By Samuel “Straight Outta” Crompton

European Industrialization Will Soon Spread From Britain…

To the rest of Europe!!!!!!!!!!