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The Industrial Revolution. What was the Industrial Revolution?. Massive increase in production From Homes to Factories. Where/When?. Starts late 1700s Changes really seen in 1800s UK = 1 st country to see massive industrial change. Places to know…. Birmingham Cardiff Newcastle
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What was the Industrial Revolution? • Massive increase in production • From Homes to Factories
Where/When? • Starts late 1700s • Changes really seen in 1800s • UK = 1st country to see massive industrial change
Places to know… • Birmingham • Cardiff • Newcastle • North Sea • Irish Sea • Atlantic Ocean • London • Scotland • Wales • England • Northern Ireland • Ireland • Liverpool • Manchester • Glasgow • Dublin • Belfast • Edinburgh
? Why the UK? By the mid-late 1700s the UK has:
Natural Resources UK is rich in resources like coal
Stable Government • Since late 1600s UK has relative domestic peace and stability • constitutional monarchy after 1688
Scientific/Academic Freedom - Relative academic freedom fosters innovation
Population Growth England • In 1700 - 1750, 6 million pop. • In 1800, 10 million pop. More people = more workers and more consumers and more demand
Agricultural Revolution Changes that make farming more efficient and productive
Effects of the Agricultural Revolution - More food was produced in a shorter period of time.
Impact of Agricultural Revolution Agricultural Developments More Food Food Prices Lower More $ For Goods Need For New Production Methods Industrial Revolution
Military Might/Empire • UK has lots of colonies • Colonies provide labor and resources • Generates $$ for UK • Businesses use $$ to invest in industry • Naval power protects business and trade
Commercial Revolution • Government policies encourage economic innovation • Adopts “laissez faire” approach to business • Creates great wealth for business • Businesses seek new ways to make $$$
INDUSTRIALIZATION!!!! 1st Industry to see “revolution” = Textile Industry