The Industrial Revolution (W. Europe, U.S., Russia, & Japan)

Late 18th century through the

19th century

“No movement in human history did more

than the Industrial Revolution to change the

way people live. It has provided humanity

with great benefits, and at the same time, it

has destroyed people with its less fortunate

consequences.”

Industrialization started in Great Britain, then

spread to other parts of Western Europe, the U.S., Russia, and Japan in the 18th century.

Industrialization

led to new

patterns of

production that

changed how

goods were

made &

consumed.

home to factory production

Machines using fossil fuel powered

engines were used to increase

production (replacing human,

animal, and water power).

Factors leading to the rise of

industrial production . . .

Abundance of waterways and access to

coal, iron, & timber

And other natural resources

Improved agricultural production

Population increase & urbanization

Increased capital & private investment

Development of

the factory

system

concentrated

labor & led to

an increasing

degree of

specialization

of labor.

Textile Industry in Britain: where

the industrial revolution began.

WHY BRITAIN?

Using pages 830-832, work with your

partner to find and write 7 REASONS

that the Industrial Revolution

began in Great Britain?

RESULTS of Industrialization

changing patterns of labor as workers

moved to urban areas

Urbanization led to problems in sanitation,

crime, and housing

Labor organizations gained political power

Mining and factory pollution altered the

environment

To meet the need

for investments in

all levels of

industry,

financiers

developed

various financial

institutions.

Developments in transportation and

communication changed societies

and economies during the IR.

Railroads, Steamships

Canal networks

Telegraph

Later industrial revolution developments led

to new methods in producing steel,

chemicals, electricity & precision machinery.

The Bottom Line

“Industrialized” nations were

able to make better stuff faster

than anywhere else in the

world.

Global trade changed as

industrialized economies

sought raw materials and new

markets for factory goods.

Some Continuities in many

Industrialized regions… Working classes remained in the lower

classes.

Nobility retained their position in upper

class.

Land continued to be a source of wealth

and status.

Agriculture continued to be an important

part of the economy.

TEST REVIEW What were the REASONS why industrial

revolution began in Europe and in Britain?

What fossil fuel was most important?

What were the changes in social classes as

a result of industrialization? What new

classes/professions were formed?

Aristocracy

Middle Class

Working Class

TEST REVIEW

What were WOMEN’s ROLES in new

industrialized societies?

Aristocracy

Middle Class

Working Class

What were the differences in RUSSIAN and

US Industrialization?

Government control

Working class and Labor movement

Karl Marx theories