1. Aim: Describe the Beginnings of Industrialization in Britain

2. Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain
A different type of revolution transformed the way people worked
The Industrial Revolution
1700: Wealthy landowners began buying much of the village land
Dramatically improved farming methods within large fields called enclosures
Experimented with productive seeding to boost crops
Process of crop rotation proved to be one of the best developments- Farmers planted one crop each year (Wheat, Turnips, Barley, etc…)
As food supplies increased, England’s population mushroomed
Boosted demand for food & cloth
Many farmers became factory workers 2

3. Why the Industrial Rev Began in England
In addition to a large population, the small island country had extensive natural resources
Industrialization requires natural resources
Process of developing machine production of goods
Natural Resources Included:
Water power & coal to fuel machines
Iron ore to construct machines, tools, & buildings
Harbors from which ships set sail 3

4. Britain's Economy
Britain's expanding economy supported businessmen investing in the manufacturing of new inventions
Banking system encouraged the availability of loans to invest in new machines
Overseas trade increased demand for goods
Britain’s political stability gave country advantage
Military success gave British a positive attitude
Parliament passed laws to help encourage & protect business ventures
Britain had all the factors of production
Resources need to produce goods & services
Include Land, Labor, Capital (Wealth) 4