CFA 3 The Industrial Revolution

England being an island isolated them from trade and external resources

Many wealthy citizens had earned money in entrepreneurial ventures in colonies

The banking system lacked development, forcing industries to be self-funded

Entrepreneurs refused to take any financial risks in new businesses

An abundance of coal and iron in England supported the Industrial Revolution

Being the only provider of crops in Europe supported the Industrial Revolution in England

People moved away from natural resources, fueling the Industrial Revolution in England

Cities in rural areas experienced rapid decline, slowing the Industrial Revolution in England

The lack of available land pushed farmers into cities causing urban growth

The enclosure movement mostly emerged in coastal areas of England

The city of Plymouth became the epicenter of the enclosure movement

Most enclosures benefited small farms, who could not compete with bigger landholders

Geographic isolation hindered the spread of ideas and technology

Cultural similarity across regions facilitated the rapid diffusion of industrial innovations

Proximity to coal mines and naviagable waterways accelerated industrialization

Geographic diversity led to the rejection of industrial advancements

Due to climate, corn became the main food crop in Africa

Western Africa became depopulated due to the slave trade

Changes in seasonal weather created floods along the Atlanctic coastline

The influx of new raw materials created a massive spike in African Industrialization

Slave labor played a vital role in operating coal mines in England

Slave labor was utilized in the devlopment of early steam engine technologies

Slave labor directly fueled the production of raw materials, notably cotton, for England's textile industry

Slave labor supported the construction of railways in England

Enslaved people were given adequate air to reduce the spread of disease

Enslaved people were given plenty of food to ensure a healthy labor force

Enslaved people were forced into inhumane conditions

Enslaved people generally made the voyage with minimal loss or hardship

Introduction of electricity, revolutionizing work and living conitions

The return of cottage industries that extended social activities and improved safety

Emphasis on rural communal living that reduced the manual labor needs

Reinforcement of feudal labor systems that increased productivity

Harsh working conditions

Pollution and environmental destruction

Decreased income inequality

Child Labor

To encourage the development of more factories and industries

To address unsanitary living conditions in rapidly growing urban areas

To increase taxes on the wealthy to fund cultural institutions

To regulate the use of child labor in industrial settings