WHY BRITAIN?
What about Britain's geography help them industrialize?
natural resources, rivers, and harbors
where did the spread of industrialization start?
England
When & where did the Industrial Revolution start?
Began in 1750's in Britain
How did industrialization change life?
went from rural society (farm country) to urban society based on manufacturing
He promoted Laissez Faire capitalism economics
Adam Smith
Why were so many people looking for jobs in the city?
Population explosion, unemployed farmers
what led to the rise of imperialism?
Global impact
What happened during the Industrial Revolution?
Means of production shifted from hand tools to complex machines and human/animal power to steam power
Word for shifting from rural to city life
Urbanization
Jermey Bentham & John Stuart Mill promoted what?
Utilitarianism
What was apart of the Transportation Industry?
Growth in population led to...
fewer farm laborers needed
Define enclosure
Fencing off large tracts of land making farming more efficient
What were the living conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
No running water, police force, sewage or sanitation systems
What were the Reform Laws?
Factory Act of 1833, Mines Act of 1842, and Ten Hours Act.
Give examples of inventions from the Textile Industry
Flying Shuttle, Cotton Gin, PowerLoom, and Waterframe
What were the positive aspects of the government?
Stable gov, good banking system, and passed laws to protect business
Middle class willing to invest in transportation is an example of what?
Capital for Investment
Government employees, doctors, and lawyers are apart of what class?
Upper Middle Class
Who was in favor of low wages and no government help?
David Ricardo
Give examples of British advantages.
Geography, Population growth, capital for investment
How did the overseas empire effect the economy?
made it strong; (Natural Resources & Markets)
In what year did the production of coal and iron increase
1830
Define Luddites
Group of resentful workers who smashed machines that put them out of work
What sought to create self-sufficient communities?
Utopian Socialism