World History

The Industrial Revolution Guided Notes:

 What do you see in this picture?

 What type of people worked in this profession?

 What were conditions like for these individuals?

 What do you see in this picture?

 What is the contraption being used for?

 What impact did this have on society?

Innovations
Who were some significant innovators of the What inventions brought significantly
Industrial Revolution? impacted societal growth?

Example: Eli Whitney Example: Cotton Gin mechanizing tedious

processes increasing efficiency and
accessibility
The Beginnings of Industrialization
Industrialization began in , and by the end of the 19th century had spread to Germany,
France, Japan, and the United States. There were several reasons the Industrial Revolution began
in Britain.
Geography – As an island, Britain had many natural and rivers that could be used for
trade, transportation, and a power source for factories. Britain also had an abundance of
and iron.
Investment Capital - Because of their vast overseas the British had a very strong
economy. Wealthy middle-class Englishmen their money in mines, railroads,
inventions, and factories.
Human Resources – Growth in the population combined with more efficient farming meant
fewer laborers were needed in . Many people in Britain moved into and worked
in factories.
Stable Government – Britain had a strong, stable government that businessmen. The
powerful British Navy also protected .