25.1 The Beginnings of Industrialization The Industrial Revolution starts in England and soon spreads to other countries.

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain  New Ways of Working Industrial Revolution—greatly increases output of machine-made goods. Industrial Revolution—greatly increases output of machine-made goods. Revolution begins in England in the middle 1700s. Revolution begins in England in the middle 1700s.

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain  The Agricultural Revolution Paves the Way Enclosures—large farm fields enclosed by fences or hedges Enclosures—large farm fields enclosed by fences or hedges Wealthy landowners buy, enclose land once owned by village farmers. Wealthy landowners buy, enclose land once owned by village farmers. Enclosures allowed experimentation with new agricultural methods Enclosures allowed experimentation with new agricultural methods

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain  Rotating Crops Crop rotation— switching crops each year to avoid depleting soil Crop rotation— switching crops each year to avoid depleting soil Livestock breeders allow only the best to breed, improve food supply. Livestock breeders allow only the best to breed, improve food supply. Satellite image of rotated crops in Kansas in June 2001

Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain  Why the Industrial Revolution Began in England Industrialization—move to machine production of goods Industrialization—move to machine production of goods Britain has natural resources—coal, iron, rivers, harbors Britain has natural resources—coal, iron, rivers, harbors Expanding economy in Britain encourages investment Expanding economy in Britain encourages investment Britain has all needed factors of production— land, labor, capital Britain has all needed factors of production— land, labor, capital

Inventions Spur Industrialization  Changes in the Textile Industry Weavers work faster with flying shuttles and spinning jennies Water frame uses water power to drive spinning wheels

Inventions Spur Industrialization Power loom, and spinning mule (next slide) speed up production, improve quality.

Inventions Spur Industrialization Factories— buildings that contain machinery for manufacturing

James Watt Improvements in Transportation  Watt’s Steam Engine Need for cheap, convenient power spurs development of steam engine Need for cheap, convenient power spurs development of steam engine James Watt improves steam engine, financed by Matthew Boulton James Watt improves steam engine, financed by Matthew Boulton Boulton—an entrepreneur—organizes, manages, takes business risks. Boulton—an entrepreneur—organizes, manages, takes business risks. Matthew Boulton

Improvements in Transportation  Water Transportation Robert Fulton builds first steamboat, the Clermont, in 1807 England’s water transport improved by system of canals

Improvements in Transportation  Road Transportation British roads are improved; companies operate them as toll roads. These were called “turnpike trusts”. The A4 is a historic major road in England, portions of which are known as the Great West Road and Bath Road.

Improvements in Transportation By the early Victorian period toll gates were perceived as an impediment to free trade. The multitude of small trusts were frequently charged with being inefficient in use of resources and potentially suffered from petty corruption. The railway era spelt disaster for most turnpike trusts. The Round House (Old Toll House) at Stanton Drew

The Railway Age Begins  Steam-Driven Locomotives In 1804, Richard Trevithick builds first steam-driven locomotive In 1804, Richard Trevithick builds first steam-driven locomotive

The Railway Age Begins In 1825, George Stephenson builds worlds first railroad line. He is called the “Father of Railways”. His rail gauge of 4 feet 8½ inches (1,435 mm), sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", is the world's standard gauge.

The Railway Age Begins  Liverpool-Manchester Railroad Entrepreneurs build railroad from Liverpool to Manchester Entrepreneurs build railroad from Liverpool to Manchester

The Railway Age Begins Stephenson’s Rocket acknowledged as the best locomotive (1829) Stephenson’s Rocket acknowledged as the best locomotive (1829)

The Railway Age Begins  Railroads Revolutionize Life in Britain Railroads spur industrial growth, create jobs Railroads spur industrial growth, create jobs Cheaper transportation boosts many industries; people move to cities Cheaper transportation boosts many industries; people move to cities