3. Industrial Revolution Industrialization – The process by which a country develops machine production of goods

4. Great Britain First country to industrialize in 1750 Had necessary factors of production – Land – Labor – Capital

5. Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Land: – favorable geographic location and access to natural resources – Large supplies of coal and iron ore – Good harbors for trade – Rivers for transportation and to power factories

6. Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Labor – Growth in population due to Agrarian Revolution – Enclosure movement Fewer farmers needed People moved to cities to work in factories

7. Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Capital – colonies had brought wealth to Britain Mercantilism – Money was available to invest in mines, Railroads, and factories – Commercial & financial skills for investing

8. Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain Stable government Transportation and Colonial Empire – Strong navy – Colonies sent raw materials and provided markets for goods

10. The Factory System People began working in factories rather than home – Promoted the idea of mass production – Goods produced cheaper and faster

11. The Factory System Textile industry was first to industrialize Demand for fabric for clothing increased Technological advances increased productivity – Produced more at a quicker rate for less cost

12. Technological Advances Flying Shuttle (Weavers) Spinning Jenny

13. Technological Advances Water-frame (Spinning)

14. Technological Advances Water wheels were first used to power factories Development of the coal powered steam engine improved efficiency – James Watt

15. Improvements in Transportation Robert Fulton develops the steam ship

16. Improvements in Transportation Private companies built roads – Charged fees for use (turnpikes)

17. Improvements in Transportation Development of Railroads – Provided jobs – Quicker transportation of products – Made travel easier and quicker

18. Spread of the Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolution from Britain to other parts of the world by end of 1800’s – Germany – France – Belgium – United States – Japan

19. Closure Identify two reasons that the Industrial Revolution developed in England.