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What marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
What marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
- The invention of steam power
- The agricultural revolution (correct)
- The development of the cottage industry
- The establishment of factories
How did mechanization impact textile production?
How did mechanization impact textile production?
- It centralized production in homes.
- It decreased production speed.
- It eliminated the need for factories.
- It made spinning and weaving faster. (correct)
What was a significant consequence of the new farming methods during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant consequence of the new farming methods during the Industrial Revolution?
- A decrease in food production.
- A shift of population from rural to urban areas. (correct)
- Rejection of machinery in agriculture.
- An increase in the number of farmers needed.
Why did factories emerge during the Industrial Revolution?
Why did factories emerge during the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following resources contributed to Britain's industrialization?
Which of the following resources contributed to Britain's industrialization?
What was the role of the cottage industry before the Industrial Revolution?
What was the role of the cottage industry before the Industrial Revolution?
What effect did large landowners taking over small farms have during the agricultural revolution?
What effect did large landowners taking over small farms have during the agricultural revolution?
What was a primary factor that differentiated Britain's industrialization from other countries?
What was a primary factor that differentiated Britain's industrialization from other countries?
Flashcards
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
A period in history beginning in the mid-1700s in Britain where machines replaced hand labor, leading to mass production, factory work, and urbanization.
Agricultural Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
A shift in farming practices in Europe, where new methods and technologies increased food production, leading to fewer farmers needed and population growth.
Cottage Industry
Cottage Industry
A system where merchants supplied raw materials to families who spun and wove textiles at home, returning finished goods to the merchants.
Mechanisation
Mechanisation
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Factories
Factories
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Factors of Production
Factors of Production
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Enclosures
Enclosures
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Seed Drill
Seed Drill
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Study Notes
The Industrial Revolution
- People transitioned from small farming villages to buying goods from stores. This shift occurred in Great Britain during the mid-1700s.
- Farming practices in Europe evolved, leading to increased efficiency and a reduced workforce needed for agriculture.
- This change meant many people moved to cities to find work.
The Textile Industry and Cottage Industry
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain's textile industry.
- British merchants imported raw cotton from India, processing it into thread and cloth.
- The cottage industry involved sending raw cotton to peasant families who spun and wove it, then returned the finished cloth to merchants.
- This process was slow, prompting the development of faster methods like the spinning jenny and water-powered looms.
Innovations in Manufacturing
- Inventors created tools and machines to speed up spinning and weaving.
- The spinning jenny spun many threads simultaneously, leading to high production levels.
- Water-powered looms automated the weaving process.
- The need for these large machines made it necessary for businesses to build factories next to water sources and larger factory buildings.
Agricultural Revolution as Catalyst
- The early 1700s saw wealthy landowners enclose common lands, creating large fields (enclosures).
- This forced many poor farmers off their land, creating tenant farmers or prompting them to seek work in cities.
- Improved farming techniques (e.g. seed drill by Jethro Tull) increased farm output and food availability, boosting population.
Factors Contributing to Britain's Industrialization
- Abundant natural resources (coal, water, iron ore, rivers, harbors, banks).
- Sufficient capital (wealth) to invest in new technologies.
- A large workforce available to operate factories.
- Existing infrastructure facilitating trade and transportation.
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