1. The Industrial Revolution Revolution- ??

2. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the mid 1700’s
Britain did not want workers to tell secrets (monopoly)
Made threats against workers

3. Around 1800 Samuel Slater sneaks from Britain to US
Slater had worked in British factory for many years
90% of Americans were farmers in 1800

4. Video 1- The IR comes to the US

5. Factories built near water to provide power to machines
Transportation improvements were needed for the raw materials to get to factories and manufactured goods to customers.

6. US in 1810

7. Other Improvements?

8. Video 2- Changes in Transportation

9. The Erie Canal began in 1817. It was a 364 miles long connecting Hudson River to Lake Erie

10. All across US they came up with better ways to ship goods, people, and raw materials.

11. Steamboat was invented.

12. Time for NCLB Quick Quiz…