Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
began in Great Britain-spread to colonies
which class benefited most from the revolution?
the upper classes benefited
What is the purpose of the machine in the picture? double points if you know the name of it.
its a spinning jenny and it allowed one spinster to produce eight or more threads in the same amount of time it previously took to produce one
how did the industrial revolution transform the populations?
Transformed from rural to urban
what class grew the most?
the middle class grew
What were the factors that allowed the Industry to thrive where it began?
Coal, Proximity, Terrain, Textiles, Finance, Wages, and Territories
how long was the average work day?
the average work day was 16 hours
What was created that allowed factories, trains, and other transportation to be created?
Steam engine
How did the industrial revolution affect international trade?
Created extreme amounts of oversea trade
What did factories bring to the people during the revolution?
Increased job opportunities
Why was there a desire for this revolution?
Textile Industry, Race for power in Europe
how did it affect less developed countries?
resulted in environmental degradation, social inequality, and cultural disruption
What is a telegraph used for?
To transmit messages using morse code
Why were labor unions created?
Because of the poor conditions for the factory workers
Why was the development of machines so important?
It allowed goods to be made faster and more efficiently and not just by hand