Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain

– In the 1700’s, conditions in Great Britain led to the rapid growth of the textile industry, which in turn led to huge changes in many other industries. – Industrialization, mass production – Identify the 3 major factors of production.

Industrial Revolution • Industrialization – The process by which a country develops machine production of goods

Great Britain • First country to industrialize in 1750 • Had necessary factors of production – Land – Labor – Capital

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain • Land:

– favorable geographic location and access to natural resources – Large supplies of coal and iron ore – Good harbors for trade – Rivers for transportation and to power factories

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain • Labor – Growth in population due to Agrarian Revolution – Enclosure movement • Fewer farmers needed • People moved to cities to work in factories

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain • Capital

– colonies had brought wealth to Britain • Mercantilism

– Money was available to invest in mines, Railroads, and factories – Commercial & financial skills for investing

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain • Stable government • Transportation and Colonial Empire – Strong navy – Colonies sent raw materials and provided markets for goods

– The Industrial Revolution began with the British cloth-making, or textile, industry which was revolutionized by industrialization . – mass production, textiles – Identify two reasons that the Industrial Revolution began in Britain.

The Factory System • People began working in factories rather than home – Promoted the idea of mass production – Goods produced cheaper and faster

The Factory System • Textile industry was first to industrialize • Demand for fabric for clothing increased • Technological advances increased productivity

– Produced more at a quicker rate for less cost

Technological Advances Flying Shuttle (Weavers)

Spinning Jenny

Technological Advances Water-frame (Spinning)

Technological Advances • Water wheels were first used to power factories • Development of the coal powered steam engine improved efficiency – James Watt

Improvements in Transportation • Robert Fulton develops the steam ship

Improvements in Transportation • Private companies built roads – Charged fees for use (turnpikes)

Improvements in Transportation • Development of Railroads – Provided jobs – Quicker transportation of products – Made travel easier and quicker

Spread of the Industrial Revolution • Industrial Revolution from Britain to other parts of the world by end of 1800’s – – – – –

Germany France Belgium United States Japan

Closure • Identify two reasons that the Industrial Revolution developed in England.