The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution Industrial – Having to do with industry, business or manufacturing Revolution – a huge change or a change in the way things are done
Definition Industrial Revolution - A period of change beginning in the late 18th century, during which goods began to be manufactured by power-driven machines
Industrial Revolution - Began in ENGLAND Factories, steam engines are very important The first industry was the TEXTILE (CLOTH) INDUSTRY
Issues Child labor was a huge problem More people move to cities Population increases Issues with overpopulation (diseases, crime) Pollution!!!!!!!!
Factory Production Concentrates production in one place [materials, labor]. Located near sources of power [rather than labor or markets]. Requires a lot of capital investment [factory, machines, etc.] more than skilled labor.
The Factory System Rigid schedule. 12-14 hour day. Dangerous conditions. Mind-numbing monotony.
The problems with the Industrial Revolution Low wages Pollution Child labor Poor working conditions