Industrial Revolution Overview

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Where and when did the Industrial Revolution start?

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It started in Great Britain, mid 1700s.

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What were the reasons the Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain?

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Large labor supply, abundant natural resources (coal & iron ore), new technology, stable government & economy.

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Who invented and perfected the steam engine?

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Invented by Thomas Newcomen and perfected by James Watt.

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What system replaced the old domestic system?

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The new factory system, making products in factories using machines.

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What were mills in the context of the Industrial Revolution?

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Textile factories that used the new invention of the water frame.

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Describe the conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

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Dirty, dangerous, unhealthy, long hours (12-16 hrs), not paid well, pollution.

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What was the impact of using machines on slavery?

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Using machines led to the end of slavery.

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What innovations were introduced during the Industrial Revolution?

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The Bessemer process, interchangeable parts, mass production.

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What were the conditions of child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

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Terrible conditions, dangerous jobs, earned 10% of an adult male’s wage, severe punishments.

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What is urbanization in the context of the Industrial Revolution?

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Mass migration of peasants from villages to cities, leading to rapid city growth.