Chapter 20: The Industrial Revolution Begins Section 1: Dawn of the Industrial Age
APWH Themes: 1 – Interaction between Humans & the Environment, 2 – Development & Interaction of Cultures, 4 – Creation, Expansion & Interaction of Economic Systems Essential Questions: What were the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions? Why did Britain lead the way?
Dutch Waterline
Dutch Dikes
Spreading Seeds by Hand
Seed Drill
A City of the Early Industrial Period
Harvesting by Hand with a Scythe
James Watt 1736-1819
Watt Steam Engine
Cyrus McCormick 1809-1884
Mechanical Reaper and Mower
A Continuation of McCormick Machinery – The Tractor Binder
Section 2 Britain Leads the Way
The Flying Shuttle - 1733
John Kay
Flying Shuttle Location - I
A Weaver using the Flying Shuttle
Spinning Jenny - 1764
Improved Spinning Jenny
Spinning Waterframe - 1769
Early Factory
Factory Near the Water
Iron Bridge in the 18th Century
Watt’s Steam Engine - 1769
Steam Locomotive
Steamboat
Steamship