1. Britain Leads the Way
Chapter 5.2

2. Why Britain?
Britain was able to quickly industrialize because of several factors:
Large amounts of coal
Lots of river transportation routes
Large pool of skilled mechanics
Enough people grew rich from trade, who financed new industry
Stable government that supported economic growth

3. The Transportation Revolution
With increased production came the demand for better transportation
Turnpikes were built and canals were dug.
Railroad tracks crisscrossed in both Europe and North America

4. The Textile Industry
The Industrial Revolution made its first big impact on the trade industry.
Machines were invented that cleaned cotton, spun thread, and wove cloth.
Home-based workers were quickly replaced by fewer factory workers.

5. The Textile Industry Weaving Loom
The Flying Shuttle Created by John Kay 1733
Enabled weavers to work so fast they were out pacing the spinners