1. Unit 2A Industrialization Chapter 9

2. The Agricultural Revolution Mechanization Enclosure New crops More yield End of feudal system

3. Why Important Less farmers Increase population More people in cities Increase demand

4. The Industrial Revolution 1700-1900 What? – Decline of domestic system – Creation of factory system – City life begins Where? – England Why England? – Factors of production – Population – Natural resources – Political stability

5. Textile Industry Clothing Machines too big for home Build factories Eli Whitney- cotton gin

6. Transportation Water- steam boat, Fulton – Canals – Channels Roads – Mc Adam road – turnpikes Railroads – Steam engine on wheels – Culture develops – Industrial growth – New and more fresh food

7. Effects of Industrial Revolution Cities – Factory system: cities grow by factories Living in Cities Tenements Dirty Dark Disease Crowded 17yr vs. 38yr

8. Factories 14 hr day 6 days a week Child labor Unsafe Coal dust Black lung mines

9. Class Tensions Middle class grows- skilled workers, professionals, business people New social structure Poor/lower class not improving Luddites- riots in 1811

10. Positive Results Increased jobs Increase wealth of nations Technology & progress Increase standard of living Increase hope for future Healthier diets Better housing Cheaper clothing Live longer