A Recap: Industrialization Industrialization was a slow, uneven process that happened over the course of several decades In 1750: Most people were farmers; they used the domestic system to produce goods at home A new agricultural revolution led to a population explosion
An energy revolution and new inventions led to the factory system Transportation revolution allowed for travel & trade By the 1850s: many people lived in towns & cities
Why England? Resources New Technology Good Economy Coal, iron, lead Workers New Technology Inventors & Inventions Good Economy Trade Wealthy businessmen w/ capital Demand for goods Political & Social Conditions Stable government Strong navy