1. Bell Ringer
Why did the colony of St. Domingue (Haiti) have the first of the Latin American Revolutions?

2. The Industrial Revolution
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

3. The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a long, slow, uneven process in which production shifted from simple hand tools to complex machines.

4. The Industrial Revolution
Industrialization was made possible by:
A second agricultural revolution
A population explosion
The development of new technology

5. The Second Agricultural Revolution
Farming advancements -> increased food supply
Rich landowners used enclosure, the process of taking over and fencing off land formerly shared by peasant farmers
More food = more people

6. New Technologies New Technologies
Thomas Newcomen developed the first steam engine -> improved upon by James Watt

8. Great Britain Leads the Way
Britain had large supplies of coal and iron + large labor supply.
A prosperous economy meant that the business class had capital, or money available for investment, and consumer goods were affordable to all.

9. Changes in the Textile Industry
Before Industrialization textiles were produced at home (putting out system)
As demand grew, inventions sped up the process dramatically
Factories were places that brought together workers and machines to produce large quantities of goods.

10. Revolution in Transportation
As production increased, people needed faster and cheaper methods of moving goods from place to place.
Turnpikes (toll roads), canals, and stronger bridges helped to increase speed of travel
Steam Locomotives / Railroads - Steamships / Canals

12. Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?
Essential Question
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

13. Classwork Agriculture Textiles Transportation Energy
Use the chart below to identify innovations of the early Industrial Revolution. Each box must include a description and a drawing. *MUST INCLUDE COLOR*
Agriculture
Textiles
Transportation
Energy