Ch. 12 Sec. 1, 2 P. 384-395 “Industrial Revolution” Review
Ch. 12 Sec. 1, 2 P. 384-395 “Industrial Revolution” Changed how things were produced From hand to machines Samuel Slater Memorized ideas for textiles machines in Great Britain Brought illegally to U.S.
Ch. 12 Sec. 1, 2 P. 384-395 “Industrial Revolution” Eli Whitney: Introduces new process called interchangeable parts Parts are alike Easier to assemble Unskilled workers Fix easily if broken Produce more, quickly, cheaper
Ch. 12 Sec. 1, 2 P. 384-395 “Industrial Revolution” Factories: Hire women, families, including children Less pay Conditions worsen Led to formation of trade unions strikes