Inventions
The first power source for early factories, it could only be built along rivers
What is a WATER FRAME
This country is widely recognized as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
What is GREAT BRITAIN
The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas; often at this time, they were seeking work.
What is URBANIZATION
The percentage of the population who were farmers prior to the Industrial Revolution
This increased globally as demand for unique goods and raw materials increased.
What is INTERNATIONAL TRADE
These inventions led to an increase in food production and a lower demand for farm labor.
What are the SEED DRILL and STEEL PLOW
This made it so people lived longer and ate better, resulting in a population boom during the late 18th century through the 19th century.
What is the AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION
A new type of large building, in which machinery is used to manufacture goods.
What is a FACTORY
often preferred employees by factory owners, because they could be paid less..
Who are WOMEN
Growing depression, the collapse of the traditional family, and rampant poverty contributed to this during the Industrial Revolution.
What is ALCOHOLISM
This device allowed for a single worker to work multiple spools of thread at once (8 to 10 at first, and up to 120 later).
What is the SPINNING JENNY
These manmade waterways, often privately owned and operated, allowed for goods and materials to be transported faster then overland travel.
What are CANALS
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
A French term, this group consists of the middle class citizens, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people that own the means of production
What is the BOURGEOISIE
The average life expectancy for the poor classes in Industrial Britain.
What is 30 YEARS.
This occurred as a result of new medical technologies, practices, and knowledge were developed during the Industrial Revolution. However, not everyone benefitted from this.
What is INCREASED LIFESPANS
This invention consisted of vast networks of iron (later steel) rails on which steam powered engines pulled wagons and carts at high speeds.
What are RAILROADS
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
According to the Crash Course video, these were the potential main reasons why India and China did not begin the Industrial Revolution first.
What are:
- HIGH POPULATIONS THAT NEGATED THE NEED FOR MACHINES TO COMPETE
- LACK OF CHEAP AND EFFICIENT FUEL (COAL)
This movement promoted practice of fencing or enclosing common lands used for grazing animals into privately owned, fenced in holdings.
What is the ENCLOSURE MOVEMENT
Person who has the capital to make investments.
What is an ENTREPENEUR
Many individuals in this group worked long 14+ hour days with no breaks, and often suffered horrendous injuries as the result of a lack of safety precautions.
Who are CHILDREN
Originally invented by Thomas Newcomen in order to clear water out of coal mines, this invention would later be improved upon by James Watt and become a linchpin for industrial society.
What is the STEAM ENGINE
Historians theorize these may be the main contributing factors to Great Britain's head-start in industrialization
What are BEING AN ISLAND, ABUNDANCE OF COAL AND IRON, and a STABLE ECONOMIC SYSTEM
One of the first industries to be industrialized; traditionally, these were made in the home for self use.
What are TEXTILES
This enlightenment thinker is often recognized as "The Father of the Free Market"
Who is ADAM SMITH
The Industrial Revolution brought about an end for many versions of this traditional method of manufacturing, and traditional lifestyles along with it
What are COTTAGE INDUSTRIES