Causes of The Industrial Revolution I can analyze the causes for the Industrial Revolution. I can analyze and predict positive and negative effects of industrialization based on maps.

Phases of the Industrial Revolution Phase 1: 1750-1850 “Dawn of the Industrial Age” Phase 2: 1800-1914 “The Industrial Revolution Spreads”

Causes of the Industrial Revolution The Agricultural Revolution Population Growth New Technologies

Agricultural Revolution Drastically improved farming techniques and efficiency Made it possible for fewer people to produce food for many more people

Agricultural Revolution Made possible by: Enclosures: Large farms with better seeding and harvesting methods Crop Rotation: Changing crops every year to improve the land Livestock Breeding Improvements: Only breeding best animals

Industrial Revolution Begins in ENGLAND England had all the factors of production: Land Labor Capital

1. Land Britain had an abundance of natural resources Resources: iron ore, coal, lumber. Water power & coal to fuel machines Rivers/Canals: transportation & accessibility for trade Sea: able to transport goods cheaply (good access to sea ports everywhere)

2. Labor The Agricultural Revolution increased England’s population Greater food supply = population increase People ate better, healthier babies, better medical care Unemployed Farmers - lost enclosed lands  moved to cities - need jobs!

3. Capital Money to invest in labor, machines and raw materials. Entrepreneurs – brought together labor, capital and raw materials – took risks