Industrial Revolution

Before the Industrial Revolution 1700s - People made their own clothing, etc. in their homes. Skilled artisans; handmade goods Artisans could not keep up with growing demand

The Industrial Revolution Industry - commercial activity/manufacturing Revolution - radical change in society So the Industrial Revolution was…the period of rapid grown in the use of machines in manufacturing

Textiles were the 1st industry impacted Textiles - Cloth Spinning Jenny Water Frame

Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution Began in England Skilled mechanics were not allowed to leave Skilled mechanic

So how did it spread to the U.S? Samuel Slater – Escaped England Introduced new textile machines to the U.S

Why did it spread ? Early 19th century events led to the growth of American manufacturing Embargo of 1807 War of 1812

What makes it Industrial?

MASS PRODUCTION Large number of identical goods

Interchangeable Parts Eli Whitney’s idea Each product made exactly the same

The Rhode Island System Entire families hired- children would get easier jobs

Lowell System Francis Cabot Lowell- produced thread and cloth under one roof Hired young, unmarried women

Protecting the rights of workers 1830s and ‘40s labor unions begin to form Organization of artisans in a particular trade Strike-refusal to work until worker demands are met