Steam Power
Who did Steam Power start with?
Thomas Savery in 1698.
How long did coal miners live?
58.91 y and 49.23 y
New technology, including chemicals and larger tractors, allowed farmers to work larger areas of land with less labor.
The invention of the _____ and the steam powered locomotive opened up a whole new world in transportation.
railroad
How did the Industrial Revolution effect labor?
Wages at factories were higher than what individuals were making as farmers.
What was the first engine called?
"Miner's Friend"
Who first discovered coal?
Before civilization began to take root in China 5,000 years ago, ancient people in the region already had been making use of coal for about 1,000 years.
What caused the Agricultural Revolution?
Crop rotation, selective breeding, and a more productive use of arable land.
What was the biggest change in the Industrial Revolution?
(1) the invention of machines to do the work of hand tools, (2) the use of steam and later of other kinds of power, and (3) the adoption of the factory system.
What material did early versions use?
In 1750, Britain was producing ____ million tons of coal per year.
5.2 million tons
______ policies encouraged farmers to scale up their operations.
Government policies.
Where could trains travel?
Wherever tracks were built.
What major improvements were made during the Industrial Revolution?
Why was steam power so important?
The creation of semi-automated factories, and it increased goods production in places where water power was not available.
By 1850, it was producing ___ million tons per year – more than ten times greater than in 1750.
62.5 million tons
Farmers were also motivated by ______ of scale
Economies.
What three things were involved in the transportation revolution?
Roads, Canals, and Railroads
Were there any positives for the workers during the Industrial Revolution?
An increase in wealth, the production of goods, and the standard of living.
What did this do for the enviornment?
Reduced waste but also cut fuel costs.
What's the oldest coal mine in the world?
Ngwenya.
How was agriculture involved during the Industrial Revolution?
It helped bring about the Industrial Revolution through innovations and inventions that altered how the farming process worked
____ was the fastest form of transportation.
Water was the fastest form of transportation.
What were some effects of the labor movement?
Stop child labor, give health benefits and provide aid to workers who were injured or retired.