1. BELLRINGER
Why was Jethro Tull’s invention in 1701 significant to the agricultural revolution?

2. INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

3. Inventions
Cotton
England’s cotton came from the American South in 1790’s
Eli Whitney invents cotton gin (1793)
Caused massive increase in production of cotton

5. Improvements in Transportation
Steam engine was created by James Watt in 1765
Figured out a way to make steam engine work faster while burning less fuel
Key power source of the Industrial Revolution; led to expansion of all other industries
Water transportation
Steam also propelled boats
Robert Fulton built a steamboat, the Clermont
In England, water transportation improved with the creation of canals
Mid 1800’s, 4,250 miles of inland channels throughout England helped reduce the cost of transporting raw materials and finished goods

6. Road transportation John McAdam, Scottish engineer
McAdam changed the way roads were built
On top layer of road, he placed a smooth layer of crushed rock
This allowed wagons to travel on roads during rainy weather

7. Railroad transportation
George Stephenson began work on the first railroad line (1821)
Railroad had four major effects
Stimulated industrial growth
Created new jobs for railroad workers and miners (iron and coal)
Transport agricultural and fishing products to distant cities
Encouraged country people to take jobs in the city

8. NEWSPAPER ASSIGNMENT Create the front page of a newspaper
Your paper must contain facts on the Industrial Revolution
A couple of questions to guide you…What is the purpose of invention? How will invention benefit society?
Include 3 inventions and 2 illustrations….and yes, you have to color your pictures