Bell Ringer What were some of the reasons why Great Britain was able to birth the Industrial Revolution? Please be prepared for your reading quiz

7th Block Bell Ringer *** Put homework on desk to be checked Grab a worksheet from the front labeled “Testimony on Child Labor in Britain” Answer these questions: What is the name of the person being interviewed? When did she start working and where? What was a typical day of work like for her? What health issues has she run into later? Where is she currently living now?

Agenda Go over homework questions Pros and cons of Industrialization - Case study Manchester Effects of Industrialization 15 minute video: child labor in England - Remember to take notes while viewing the video.

Homework questions Pg. 256-257 Research these questions: What is an entrepreneur? Who invented the steamboat? Why was water transportation important? Who improved roads in England and how? Summarize the importance of the railroad in England.

Stop! Think about it! On a separate sheet of paper, write down in your opinion which economy do you think is better and why. Capitalism or Socialism

Chapter 9-2 Industrialization: Case Study of Manchester

Goals and Objectives Upon completion students should be able to: Describe the social and economic effects of industrialization Evaluate the growing tensions between middle and working classes. Identify positive effects of the Industrial Revolution. Describe Manchester as an industrial city.

Industrialization Changes Life Factory Work -Factories pay more than farms. -This led to the demand for more expensive goods

Industrial Cities Rise Urbanization-The rise of population and movement of people leading to the growth of cities Growing population provided workforce and market for factory goods.

British Industrial cities: The most industrialized cities were London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool

Living Conditions Sickness widespread; epidemics, like cholera, sweep urban slums Life span in one large city is only 17 years Wealthy Merchants, factory owners live in luxurious suburban homes

Conditions in urban cities Rapidly growing cities lacked sanitary conditions or building codes Cities also lacked adequate housing, education, police and fire protection.

Working Conditions Average working day 14 hours for 6 days a week, year round Dirty, poorly lit factories injure workers Many coal miners killed by coal dust Women and children were often exploited in work places.

The Middle Class Middle class has comfortable standard of living Middle Class-skilled workers, merchants, rich farmers, professionals Emerging middle class is looked down upon by landowners, aristocrats Middle class has comfortable standard of living

The Working Class Laborers’ lives not improved; some laborers replaced by machines Luddites, other groups destroyed machinery that puts them out of work Unemployment a serious problem; unemployed riot

Positives of the industrial revolution Created jobs, enriches nation, encourages technological progress Education expands, clothing cheaper, diet and housing improve Workers eventually won shorter hours, better wages and conditions

Long-Term Effects Improved living and working conditions still present today Governments use increased tax revenues for urban improvements The rise of labor unions

The Mills of Manchester Manchester has labor, water power, nearby port at Liverpool Poor live and work unhealthy, even dangerous, environment Business owners make profits by risking their own money on factories Eventually, working class sees its standard of living rise some

Children in Manchester Factories Children as young as 6 work in factories;many are injured 1819 Factory Act restricts working age, hours

Pollution Factory pollution fouls air, poisons river Nonetheless, Manchester produces goods and creates wealth

Child Labor in The Mines Reading we will compare the differences of opinion of the miners and the mine owner.

Closure What were some of the Pros of the Industrialization movement? What were some of the negatives?

Video The video will be comprised of 4 parts. Take notes of each part as their will be a essay at the end of the video.

Homework Case study: “Testimony on Child Labor in Britain” Answer these questions: What is the name of the person being interviewed? When did she start working and where? What was a typical day of work like for her? What health issues has she run into later? Where is she currently living now?