New ways of working change lifes
Where did many people move AFTER the Industrial Revolution?
Into cities
What impact did the agricultural revolution have on the population?
It allowed for the population to grow and or what is population growth
How is coal used?
To fuel fire based machines by prolonging the flames
What natural resource gave Britain a major advantage in starting the Industrial Revolution?
Britain had large supplies of coal and iron ore, which powered steam engines and built machinery
what was the first European nation after Britain to industrialize?
Belgium
Why did many people move into the cities?
To work in newly developed cities
Why did immigration increase during the agricultural revolution?
More job opportunities opened, and people came to North America and Europe searching for work on the new farmland and or what is new job opportunities.
What is Steam and where does it come from?
Steam is evaporated water, and it comes from overheated water.
How did the Agricultural Revolution contribute to Britain’s industrialization?
Advances in farming increased food production, freed up labor, and created surplus workers who moved to cities to work in factories
When did factory conditions improve in industrialized nations?
By 1900
What was life like before the Industrial revolution?
Many people lived in rural areas and were very isolated; life was slow and agriculture based
What is one type of farming technique that was invented during the agricultural revolution
Crop rotation, Selective breeding, or common field systems.
What are some examples of Steam powered machines? (2 examples at most)
Irons, steamships, steam turbines, steam locomotives
Why was Britain’s political climate important for industrial growth?
Britain enjoyed political stability, property rights, and supportive laws that encouraged investment and innovation
what percentage of the world's industrial goods was the us producing by 1900?
30%