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 has 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 and 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
Industrialization spreads from UK to Rest of Europe