Unit 2A Industrialization Chapter 9

The Agricultural Revolution Mechanization Enclosure New crops More yield End of feudal system

Why Important Less farmers Increase population More people in cities Increase demand

The Industrial Revolution What? – Decline of domestic system – Creation of factory system – City life begins Where? – England Why England? – Factors of production – Population – Natural resources – Political stability

Textile Industry Clothing Machines too big for home Build factories Eli Whitney- cotton gin

Transportation Water- steam boat, Fulton – Canals – Channels Roads – Mc Adam road – turnpikes Railroads – Steam engine on wheels – Culture develops – Industrial growth – New and more fresh food

Effects of Industrial Revolution Cities – Factory system: cities grow by factories Living in Cities Tenements Dirty Dark Disease Crowded 17yr vs. 38yr

Factories 14 hr day 6 days a week Child labor Unsafe Coal dust Black lung mines

Class Tensions Middle class grows- skilled workers, professionals, business people New social structure Poor/lower class not improving Luddites- riots in 1811

Positive Results Increased jobs Increase wealth of nations Technology & progress Increase standard of living Increase hope for future Healthier diets Better housing Cheaper clothing Live longer