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What was the primary economic principle emphasized by Adam Smith in his book 'The Wealth of Nations'?
What was the primary economic principle emphasized by Adam Smith in his book 'The Wealth of Nations'?
- Collective ownership of businesses
- Government control of production
- Private ownership for profit (correct)
- Social welfare over profit
Karl Marx believed that capitalism benefited the wealthy and harmed the working class.
Karl Marx believed that capitalism benefited the wealthy and harmed the working class.
True (A)
What significant event marked the beginning of industrialization in Japan?
What significant event marked the beginning of industrialization in Japan?
The Meiji Restoration in 1868
The Standard Oil Trust created a monopoly in the _____ business in the United States.
The Standard Oil Trust created a monopoly in the _____ business in the United States.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Which machine was invented by John Kay?
Which machine was invented by John Kay?
What was one of the primary natural resources that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
What was one of the primary natural resources that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
The Bessemer process is an improvement in iron production.
The Bessemer process is an improvement in iron production.
Who invented the Railway Locomotive known as 'Rocket'?
Who invented the Railway Locomotive known as 'Rocket'?
The Cottage Industry involved large-scale manufacturing carried out in factories.
The Cottage Industry involved large-scale manufacturing carried out in factories.
What was the significance of the canal system during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the significance of the canal system during the Industrial Revolution?
The ________ process, developed by Henry Cort in 1784, improved iron production.
The ________ process, developed by Henry Cort in 1784, improved iron production.
Which of the following contributed to the growth of the iron industry?
Which of the following contributed to the growth of the iron industry?
_________ was a method introduced by Jethro Tull that improved agricultural productivity.
_________ was a method introduced by Jethro Tull that improved agricultural productivity.
Match the following innovations with their inventors:
Match the following innovations with their inventors:
Which industry was the first to be industrialized in Britain?
Which industry was the first to be industrialized in Britain?
Match the following innovations with their inventors:
Match the following innovations with their inventors:
Samuel Slater founded the first cotton mill in the United States in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Samuel Slater founded the first cotton mill in the United States in Beverly, Massachusetts.
The factory system relies on ________ to increase efficiency in manufacturing.
The factory system relies on ________ to increase efficiency in manufacturing.
The enclosure movement led to a decrease in available land for farming.
The enclosure movement led to a decrease in available land for farming.
What economic theories emerged in response to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?
What economic theories emerged in response to the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution regarding social structure?
What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution regarding social structure?
The factory system allowed for mass production using interchangeable parts.
The factory system allowed for mass production using interchangeable parts.
What was a major factor contributing to the shift from cottage industries to the factory system?
What was a major factor contributing to the shift from cottage industries to the factory system?
The __________ process, developed by Henry Bessemer, revolutionized the production of steel.
The __________ process, developed by Henry Bessemer, revolutionized the production of steel.
Match the inventor with their corresponding innovation:
Match the inventor with their corresponding innovation:
Which of the following was a consequence of overcrowding in cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following was a consequence of overcrowding in cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Labor unions were established as a response to poor working conditions in factories.
Labor unions were established as a response to poor working conditions in factories.
Name one transportation innovation that played a key role in the Industrial Revolution.
Name one transportation innovation that played a key role in the Industrial Revolution.
The canal system was crucial for the __________ of products and materials during the Industrial Revolution.
The canal system was crucial for the __________ of products and materials during the Industrial Revolution.
Which economic ideologies competed during the Industrial Revolution?
Which economic ideologies competed during the Industrial Revolution?
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
A period of rapid growth in the use of machines for manufacturing and production, starting in Great Britain in the mid-1700s.
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
The process of using a variety of crops in sequence on the same land, to improve soil fertility and reduce reliance on fallow periods.
Seed Drill
Seed Drill
A tool invented by Jethro Tull that precisely places seeds in the ground, improving planting efficiency and crop yield.
Animal Breeding
Animal Breeding
The process of selectively breeding animals to improve desired traits, like increased milk production or wool yield.
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Cottage Industry
Cottage Industry
A small-scale industry where family members work at home using their own equipment.
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Factors of Production
Factors of Production
The resources needed for production, such as natural resources, labor, and capital.
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Private Investment
Private Investment
The ability of businesses to raise funds for investments, often from wealthy individuals or merchants.
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Government Support
Government Support
Government support, like laws and regulations, that help businesses thrive.
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Capitalism
Capitalism
A system where private businesses own and control production for profit. It encourages innovation, competition, and lower prices based on supply and demand.
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Socialism
Socialism
A theory advocating for government ownership and control of essential industries and resources to ensure fair distribution of wealth and provide social services.
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Trust (in business)
Trust (in business)
A merger of several companies under one entity, effectively creating a monopoly where one organization dominates the market, like Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust.
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Industrialization
Industrialization
The process by which a nation transitions from a primarily agricultural economy to one focused on mechanized industry and manufacturing.
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Capitalist Exploitation
Capitalist Exploitation
A historical economic system where the ruling class (bourgeoisie) exploits the working class (proletariat) for profit, as described by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
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Flying Shuttle
Flying Shuttle
A machine invented by John Kay in 1733 that sped up the weaving process by allowing weavers to create cloth more quickly.
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Spinning Jenny
Spinning Jenny
A machine invented by James Hargreaves in 1764 that spun multiple threads at once, increasing yarn production dramatically.
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Spinning Mule
Spinning Mule
A machine invented by Samuel Crompton in 1779 that combined the best features of the spinning jenny and water frame, producing high-quality yarn efficiently.
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Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin
A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that quickly removed seeds from cotton fibers, dramatically increasing cotton production.
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Steam Engine
Steam Engine
A machine that uses steam to generate power, revolutionizing transportation and industry during the Industrial Revolution.
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Factory System
Factory System
A system of manufacturing that uses machinery and division of labor to produce large quantities of goods efficiently.
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Mass Production
Mass Production
A method of manufacturing large quantities of identical items, leading to a dramatic increase in production.
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Interchangeable Parts
Interchangeable Parts
Identical machine-made parts that make production and repair of goods more efficient.
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Labor-Saving Machines
Labor-Saving Machines
Machines that replaced human labor, increasing production speed and efficiency.
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Labor Unions
Labor Unions
Organizations formed by workers to improve their working conditions and wages.
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Canal System
Canal System
A system of transportation using canals for moving goods.
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Industrial Revolution
- A period of rapid growth in the use of machines for manufacturing and production, starting in Great Britain in the mid-1700s.
- Global transformation across international politics and village economies.
Lesson Outline
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A. Conditions/Factors
- Availability of natural resources (coal, iron, water)
- Availability of raw materials and markets (colonies)
- Canal system for transportation
- Changes in agricultural setup (enclosure movement)
- Growth of private investment from wealthy merchants
- Government support for businesses
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B. Innovations and Industries
- Agriculture:
- Crop rotation: planting different crops sequentially
- Seed drill (Jethro Tull)
- Animal breeding (Robert Bakewell)
- Textile Industry:
- Flying shuttle (John Kay)
- Spinning jenny (James Hargreaves)
- Spinning mule (Samuel Crompton)
- Cotton gin (Eli Whitney)
- Transportation:
- Steam engine (James Watt)
- Road construction (John McAdam)
- Railway locomotive ("Rocket") (George Stephenson)
- Iron Industry:
- Puddling process (Henry Cort)
- Bessemer process (Henry Bessemer)
- Factory System:
- Factory system: method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor
- Mass production: manufacturing large numbers of identical items
- Interchangeable parts: identical machine-made parts for efficient production and repair
- Assembly line: product moves from worker to worker, each performing a step.
- Agriculture:
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C. Spread in Europe and USA
- Belgium: Established its own textile industry in 1807. Specialized in niche products (e.g., clocks, silk, cotton).
- Switzerland: Specialized in niche products (e.g., clocks, silk, cotton).
- France: Industrialized after Napoleon's defeat. Financial support from the French government.
- Germany: Construction of a railway boosted steel production and expanded heavy industries by 1850.
- USA: First cotton mill in the USA built by Samuel Slater in Massachusetts. Bessemer process adoption allowed for large-scale steel production. Carnegie owned steel mills. Rockefeller controlled Standard Oil.
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D. Economic Theories: Capitalism and Socialism
- Capitalism:
- Adam Smith's ideas for capitalism, focused on individual profit.
- Emphasis on private production and profit.
- Socialism:
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels advocated for economic systems.
- Ideas of the Communist Manifesto, highlighting exploitation by the wealthier.
- Difference between Capitalism and Socialism:
- Capitalism: economic system where private individuals own production means. Companies driven by profit with owners and managers
- Socialism: economic system where the state or public owns production means. Everyone works for distributed wealth provided for by the government.
- Capitalism:
Objective
- Describe the global transformation brought by industrialization on multiple levels (from international politics to village economies).
Cottage Industry
- A small-scale industry carried out in homes by family members who used their own equipment.
Effects
- Development of labor-saving machines
- Shift from cottage industries to factories
- Poor working conditions in factories
- Labor union establishment
- Overcrowding, pollution, and disease in cities
- Rise in standard of living and middle class
- Growth of new industries and powerful industrialists
- Rise of industrialized countries.
In Summary
- Causes: Availability of resources (coal, iron, water), colonies, canal system, agricultural changes, private investment, government support.
- Innovations and Industries: agricultural innovations, textile industry innovations, transportation innovations (steam engine, roads, railroads), iron industry innovations, factory system development.
- Spread: across Europe and the USA.
- Economic theories: capitalism vs socialism
- Effects: development of machines, shift to factories, poor conditions, unions, overcrowding, rising middle class, new industries, and industrialized nations.
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