THE BEGINNINGS OF INDUSTRIALIZATION

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Objectives
Explain the beginnings of the industrialization
of Britian
Describe key inventions that furthered the
industrial revolution
Identify transportation improvements
Trace the impact of railroads on British
industry
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BEGINS IN BRITAIN
Industrial Revolution
The great increase
in output of
machine-made
goods beginning in
the mid 1700s in
England
The Agricultural Revolution Paves the Way
Enclosure
Enables land owners to
use new farming
methods
Forces small farmers to
become tenant farmers
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BEGINS IN BRITAIN
Rotating Crops
Leaving a
portion of the
land unused or
planting less
harsh crops to
allow the soil
to regenerate
Breeding on
the best
Livestock sizes
begin to increase
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BEGINS IN BRITAIN
Why the Industrial Revolution Began in England
Process of developing machine produced
goods
Industrialization
Large population of workers
Extensive natural resources
Water/ coal power
Iron ore
Rivers
harbors
England has
Expanding economy
Developed banking system
Factors of Production
The resources needed to
produce goods and services
INVENTIONS SPUR INDUSTRIALIZATION
Changes in Textile Industry
Cotton
Flying Shuttle 1773
Spinning Jenny 1764
Spinning Mule 1779
Cotton Gin 1793
1790
1.5 million pounds
1810
85 million pounds
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION
Watts Steam Engine
1774 James Watt
Entrepreneur
Person who organizes,
manages, and takes
the risks of a business
IMPROVEMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION
Water Transportation
Steam Boat
Clermont 1809
Canals
Road Transportation
Better drainage
Better paving
Easier movement for
wagons
THE RAILWAY AGE BEGINS
Steam-Driven Locomotives
1821
1
st
railroad line

The Liverpool-Manchester Railroad
Rocket
Traveled an amazing 24 MPH
Carried 13 tons at that speed
THE RAILWAY AGE BEGINS
Railroad Revolutionizes Life in Britain
Spurs Industrial Growth
Creates new jobs
Boosted agricultural and fishing
industry
Travel is now easier than ever