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“The Industrial Revolution”

Explore the significant period of the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s, marked by the Agricultural Revolution, industrial advancements, and improvements in transportation. Discover the reasons behind Great Britain's industrial success, including geography, natural resources, a strong economy, and political stability. Learn about the inventions that spurred advances in various industries, such as the textile industry, and the transportation improvements that revolutionized travel, including waterways, roads, and railroads.

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“The Industrial Revolution”

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  1. “The Industrial Revolution”

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  3. I.) Agricultural Revolution 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

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

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

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

  7. Political Stability • Military Success • Factors of Production: 1. Land, labor, capital

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

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

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

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