“The Industrial Revolution”

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I.) Agricultural Revolution A.Period in the 1700’s which saw a massive and rapid increase in agricultural productivity & vast improvements in farm technology. Result: food supplies increase farming improvements population grows farmers loose jobs demand for food rises turn to factory jobs in cities

IndustrialRevolution II.) Industrial Revolution A.Time period starting 1760 in Great Britain, when the production of goods changed from people making to machine making. (Mechanization)

A.Geography and Natural Resources:  Water  Coal  Iron Ore III.) Why Great Britain?

B. Strong Economy 1.Grown rich due to overseas trade 2. Bank loans C.Population Growth 1.People moving to cities Result- large workforce

D.Political Stability E.Military Success F.Factors of Production: 1. Land, labor, capital

A. 1st industry affected- textile industry 1. Inventions: the Spinning Jenny by James Hargreaves Result: made this process cheaper. IV.) Inventions Spur Advances 2. Need for space for machines Result: Factories

A. Water 1. Inventions: the Steam Boat by Robert Fulton V.) Transportation Improvements B. Roads 1.Inventions: turnpikes/toll roads John McAdam’s solid roads

C. Railroads 1. Inventions: the steam driven locomotive 1804 first railroad line 1821