Focus 10/13 The Agrarian Revolution began when new ideas and technology increased food production. In addition to improved medical care and sanitation, Europe saw a population explosion. During this time period Europe saw an increase in urbanization. Points for Discussion: Explain new technology that improved agriculture? Critical Lens: New technology in farming caused many rural farmers to pack up and move to the cities. Term to Know: Urbanization
Industrial Revolution Begins in Great Britain
Industrial Revolution Starts in Britain Political and Economic Factors that led to Industrialization in Britain Colonialism/Mercantilism Seapower Political Stability Growth of Private Investment Rivers for water and steam power
Industrial Revolution Agricultural Factors Jethro Tull invents seed drill Enclosure Movement
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain Great Britain had large amounts of iron-ore and coal
Great Britain Industrial Revolution first improved textile industry.
Great Britain Domestic Factory
Great Britain Improvements in Textile Industry Steam power leads to factory system John Kay develops flying shuttle James Hargreaves develops spinning jenny Richard Arkwright invents water-frame
Great Britain Flying Shuttle (Weavers) Spinning Jenny
Water-frame (Spinning) Great Britain Water-frame (Spinning)
Great Britain Capitalists in Britain develop turnpikes (toll roads built by private investors
Great Britain George Stephenson develops steam powered locomotive
Closure Describe five factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Britain. How did the Industrial Revolution transform the textile industry?