The Industrial Revolution Revolution- ??
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the mid 1700’s Britain did not want workers to tell secrets (monopoly) Made threats against workers
Around 1800 Samuel Slater sneaks from Britain to US Slater had worked in British factory for many years 90% of Americans were farmers in 1800
Video 1- The IR comes to the US
Factories built near water to provide power to machines Transportation improvements were needed for the raw materials to get to factories and manufactured goods to customers.
US in 1810
Other Improvements?
Video 2- Changes in Transportation
The Erie Canal began in 1817. It was a 364 miles long connecting Hudson River to Lake Erie
All across US they came up with better ways to ship goods, people, and raw materials.
Steamboat was invented.
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