Industrial Revolution basics
What country did the Industrial Revolution begin in
Great Britain
What fossil fuel was widely used in Britain during the Industrial Revolution ?
coal
Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain first ?
Large coal supplies
What job did most people have before industrialization ?
Farmers
Around what year did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
1750
What replaced hand production during the Industrial Revolution?
Machines
Name one example of a fossil fuel .
Coal , oil , or natural gas
What type of government stability helped Britain industrialize?
Stable government
Before factories , how were most goods made ?
By hand
What happened in 1776 related to technology?
James Watt improved the steam engine
In what time period did the Industrial Revolution begin ?
Mid-1700s
What invention improved by James watt helped power factories ?
Steam engine
What type of networks helped Britain trade goods globally ?
Strong trade networks
What type of communities did people live in before industrialization ?
small villages
What happened in 1789 in the United States?
First U.S. textile factory built
What type of buildings increased as production moved to machines?
Factories
What did the steam engine use to create mechanical power ?
coal
What did Britain support that encouraged innovation ?
Business and new inventions
Name one positive effect of industrialization .
Faster production , more jobs, or more wealth
During the 1800s, where did factories spread?
Across Europe
What two things began to grow because of factories ?
Cities and industry
What two transportation methods were powered by steam engines ?
Trains and ships
Where did industrialization spread after Britain ?
Europe and the United States
Name one negative effect of industrialization .
Pollution , crowded cities , or harsh working conditions
By 1900, what country became a leading manufacturer?
The United States