THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIONINTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

Early 1700s to late 1800s.

Begins in Britain, moves across Europe and rest of the world.

AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION

Technology more crops more food more healthy people more labor

Enclosure Movement – Land owners bought land and enclosed it with fences or hedges. Peasants forced to work in factories or become tenant farmers.

ROOT OF INDUSTRIALIZATION

Renaissance Spirit By emphasizing life in this world, Industrial Revolution encouraged Europeans to seek material comfort. Inquiry paved way for invention.

BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY

Plentiful Resources – rivers, harbors, coal, iron, ore, labor

Transportation and Communication – costal trade, canals, port towns, postal service, newspapers, NAVY

BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY

Colonial Superpower – Britain created an overseas market and demand for goods (mercantilism) MORE RESOURCES!

BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY

Population Growth – created a market and demand for goods, ready supply of labor.

BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY

Stable Government and Economy – fair taxes, capital, banks.

Powerful Middle Class – invested money in new ventures including shipping, mining, railroads

BRITAIN LEADS THE WAY

Textile Industry – new technology increased output, factories replace putting out system.