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Industrial Revolution Industrialization – The process by which a country develops machine production of goods
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Great Britain First country to industrialize in 1750 Had necessary factors of production – Land – Labor – Capital
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Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Land: – favorable geographic location and access to natural resources – Large supplies of coal and iron ore – Good harbors for trade – Rivers for transportation and to power factories
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Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Labor – Growth in population due to Agrarian Revolution – Enclosure movement Fewer farmers needed People moved to cities to work in factories
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Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Capital – colonies had brought wealth to Britain Mercantilism – Money was available to invest in mines, Railroads, and factories – Commercial & financial skills for investing
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Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Stable government Transportation and Colonial Empire – Strong navy – Colonies sent raw materials and provided markets for goods
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The Factory System People began working in factories rather than home – Promoted the idea of mass production – Goods produced cheaper and faster
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The Factory System Textile industry was first to industrialize Demand for fabric for clothing increased Technological advances increased productivity – Produced more at a quicker rate for less cost
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Technological Advances Flying Shuttle (Weavers) Spinning Jenny
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Technological Advances Water-frame (Spinning)
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Technological Advances Water wheels were first used to power factories Development of the coal powered steam engine improved efficiency – James Watt
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Improvements in Transportation Robert Fulton develops the steam ship
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Improvements in Transportation Private companies built roads – Charged fees for use (turnpikes)
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Improvements in Transportation Development of Railroads – Provided jobs – Quicker transportation of products – Made travel easier and quicker
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Spread of the Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution from Britain to other parts of the world by end of 1800’s – Germany – France – Belgium – United States – Japan
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Closure Identify two reasons that the Industrial Revolution developed in England.
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