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The Industrial Revolution was a time when goods were produced in factories using machines instead of being made by hand at ______.
The Industrial Revolution was a time when goods were produced in factories using machines instead of being made by hand at ______.
home
The British Empire helped by providing raw materials like ______ from India, which were turned into cloth in British factories.
The British Empire helped by providing raw materials like ______ from India, which were turned into cloth in British factories.
cotton
The agricultural revolution made farming more efficient, which freed up people to move to cities and work in ______.
The agricultural revolution made farming more efficient, which freed up people to move to cities and work in ______.
factories
Key inventors like ______, who improved the steam engine, were crucial to the Industrial Revolution.
Key inventors like ______, who improved the steam engine, were crucial to the Industrial Revolution.
In conclusion, the real driving forces behind the Industrial Revolution were population growth, new farming techniques, key inventions, and the availability of raw ______.
In conclusion, the real driving forces behind the Industrial Revolution were population growth, new farming techniques, key inventions, and the availability of raw ______.
Flashcards
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
The change from making goods by hand at home to producing them in factories using machines.
British Empire's Role in Industrial Revolution
British Empire's Role in Industrial Revolution
The growth of the British Empire, especially its colonies, provided raw materials like cotton and new markets for manufactured goods, fueling the Industrial Revolution.
Population Growth and Industrial Revolution
Population Growth and Industrial Revolution
An increase in the population created a larger workforce to operate factories and a growing demand for products.
Agricultural Revolution's Impact
Agricultural Revolution's Impact
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Inventions and Entrepreneurship
Inventions and Entrepreneurship
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Study Notes
The British Empire and the Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution involved transitioning from hand-crafted goods to factory-produced goods using machinery.
- Several factors contributed, including the British Empire, population growth, agricultural change, inventors, and raw materials.
Agreement: The Empire's Contribution
- The British Empire provided crucial raw materials, such as cotton from India, for British factories.
- It opened new markets for British-produced goods, leading to significant profits.
- Wealth from colonies funded factory development.
- The Empire's extensive trade networks positioned Britain as a global leader in industrial production.
- Without these advantages, the Industrial Revolution may have been significantly delayed.
Disagreement: Other Crucial Factors
- Population growth ensured a large workforce and heightened demand for goods.
- Agricultural advancements freed up labor for factories.
- Key inventors, like James Watt (steam engine), and entrepreneurs, like Josiah Wedgwood (innovation & new businesses), were pivotal figures.
- Britain's substantial resources of coal and iron powered factories and machinery production.
Conclusion: Multiple Driving Forces
- While the British Empire played a significant role, other factors like population growth, agricultural improvements, key inventions, and available raw materials were more instrumental.
- The combined effect of these factors led to the Industrial Revolution seen in Britain.
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