Bell Ringer How did people’s lives change during the Industrial Revolution?

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? 1. Geography of England 2. High Unemployment 3. Economic Wealth 4. British Empire

Geography of England An Island, lots of rivers, farmland, limited amount of land, & many cites. London became urban hub for Industrial Revolution. French Blockades lead to British needing to grow more food. (Napoleon)

High Unemployment Enclosure Movement Law allowed landowners to fence off lands for private use Peasants couldn’t afford private property  hungry Peasants flock to cities looking for new jobs in factories

England’s Economic Wealth Capital- Money was available to invest Entrepreneurs- People interested in investing in new business opportunities and ways to become more profitable

British Empire Colony- Territory under the control of a state both politically and economically Shipped raw material to England Cheap Labor used Raw materials used in factories to make goods. Britain then sells goods around the world

Importance of Coal Replaced reliance on wood in England Steam Engine depended on coal

Effects of Industrial Revolution Child Labor Emerging Middle/Working class Capitalism vs. Communism Sharp Increase in Population Pollution and Unsanitary Conditions

Horrible Working Conditions 6 day work week No Job security No minimum wage No safety regulations

Steam Powered Locomotive Created new jobs for peasants Less expensive transportation First steam-powered locomotive pulled 10 tons and 70 people at an average speed 2.4 mph

Inventors of the Industrial Revolution Jethro Tull’s seed drill and horse drawn cultivator Richard Arkwright’s water frame James Watt’s Steam engine

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