Bell Ringer

How could industrialization of a nation impact them economically, socially, and politically?

The Industrial Revolution in England

Essential Question

Why was Great Britain the first state to have an Industrial Revolution? Why did it happen in Britain when it did? What were the basic features of the new industrial system created by the Industrial Revolution?

Origins

• Began sometime after 1750- evolved over a long period of time
• Agricultural revolution of the 18th century-increased food production and lowered prices
• Increase in population- more labor for factories
• Good supply of capital and wealthy people to invest in new technology
• Ample supply of mineral sources like iron ore and coal
• British empire allowed for the free flow of goods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLhNP0qp38Q

Technological Changes

• The cotton industry- new inventions such as Edmund Cartwright’s power loom produced more cotton at a faster rate
• The steam engine- 1760s- James Watt created an engine powered by steam- increased cotton production
• The iron industry- found new ways of smelting iron- Henry Cort developed a process to produce a higher quality iron called wrought iron.

A Revolution in Transportation

• Between 1760 and 1840s- roads and canals were constructed to transport goods
• 1804- Richard Trevithick pioneered the first steam powered locomotive- 5mph
• Within 20 years, locomotives reached 50 mph
• Bridges were built and people were soon able to use them for transportation

The Industrial Factory

• Originally a product of cotton demands
• Used for organizing labor and increasing production
• Created regular hours and shifts (agriculture does not demand this)
• Adults were fined for misbehaving while children were beaten

London, United Kingdom

Britain’s Great Exhibition of 1851

• 1851- British hosted the world’s first industrial fair in the Crystal palace- contained 100,000 exhibits from all over the world
• 6 million visited in 6 months
• Organized by Prince Albert of Great Britain- wanted to modernize Great Britain

​

Candy Time!

Describe one characteristic of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain.

Homework

None :)