The Impact of Industrialization on Workers

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What were some of the changes that industrial workers experienced during the transition to factory work?

Machines took over physical work, workers had to work long hours, had to leave their farms, and had to work at the pace set by machines.

Why were the long hours and monotonous toil of factory work particularly difficult for women and children?

Because they were the majority of the workers and the work was physically demanding.

What were some of the social divisions that emerged during the period of industrialization?

The key division was between the middle class, who owned businesses or had professional education, and the working class, who depended on selling their labor for a wage.

How did industrial workers seek to improve their working conditions and political power?

<p>They formed labor unions, engaged in collective bargaining and strikes, and fought for legislation that would help them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Industrial Revolution and how did it impact people's way of life?

<p>The Industrial Revolution was a movement where machines changed people's way of life and methods of manufacture. It led to the use of machines and steam engines, which increased productivity and created industrial towns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three most important changes that brought about the Industrial Revolution?

<p>The three most important changes were the invention of machines to replace hand tools, the use of steam and other power sources instead of human and animal muscles, and the adoption of the factory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would the world be like if the effects of the Industrial Revolution were erased?

<p>If the effects of the Industrial Revolution were erased, there would be no electric lights, cars, airplanes, phones, computers, radios, or television. The abundance of products in retail stores would also disappear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the conditions for children during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>The children of the poor would have little or no schooling and would work from dawn to dark on the farm or in the home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

<p>The Industrial Revolution began gradually with inventions such as the flying shuttle in 1733 and the spinning jenny in 1764.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the new processes introduced during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>By 1800, a host of new and faster processes were in use in both manufacture and transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors helped bring about the commercial revolution?

<p>Factors such as the Crusades, the discovery of America, the opening of new trade routes, and the establishment of strong central governments contributed to the commercial revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the chief interests of the United States before the Civil War?

<p>Farming and trading</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Samuel Slater and what did he do in 1790?

<p>Samuel Slater was an employee of Arkwright's spinning mills who came to the United States and built a mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contributed to the development of the textile industry in New England?

<p>Swift streams for power and a humid climate that kept cotton and wool fibers in condition for spinning and weaving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the new industries founded during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Steel, chemicals, petroleum, and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the major industries that benefited from the application of electricity during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Machinery, locomotives and streetcars, electric lighting, steel and chemical industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were the first multinational companies based in during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Germany and the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some measures taken by the United States government to limit the monopolies in steel and petroleum during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>The United States government took measures to limit their monopolies in steel and petroleum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some advancements in communication and transportation during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>The electric telegraph and telephone were invented, and networks of telephone lines were built across the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in England?

<p>Factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in England include the development of a commerce that increased the demand for goods, the accumulation of capital for use in industry, new ideas in scientific investigation and invention, and the doctrine of laissez-faire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three key inventions that paved the way for the machines of the Industrial Revolution?

<p>The three key inventions that paved the way for the machines of the Industrial Revolution were Thomas Newcomen's steam engine, Kay's flying shuttle, and the spinning frame for cotton thread developed by Lewis Paul and John Wyatt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the improvements made in the spinning machinery during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>During the Industrial Revolution, improvements in spinning machinery included James Hargreaves' spinning jenny, Richard Arkwright's water frame, Samuel Crompton's spinning mule, and Edmund Cartwright's power loom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the challenges faced in adopting weaving machinery during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Some of the challenges faced in adopting weaving machinery during the Industrial Revolution included the need for further improvements in the loom, opposition from hand weavers who were losing their jobs, and riots and resistance against the machines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the changes that industrial workers experienced during the transition to factory work?

<p>Industrial workers experienced the loss of independence, long working hours, and monotonous toil when transitioning to factory work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the social divide during industrialization affect residential patterns?

<p>The social divide during industrialization led to wealthier classes moving away from the crowded slums of the poor, resulting in greater residential segregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some ways in which workers sought to improve their working conditions and political power?

<p>Workers sought to improve their working conditions and political power through organizing labor unions, collective bargaining, strikes, and political action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did worker movements play in the spread of democracy during the 19th century?

<p>Worker movements played a major role in the spread of democracy during the 19th century by advocating for workers' rights, political power, and more equitable work systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the key factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in England?

<p>English merchants developing commerce, expansion in trade, accumulation of capital, cheaper system of production, growing interest in scientific investigation, and the doctrine of laissez-faire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three important inventions that paved the way for the machines of the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Thomas Newcomen's steam engine, Kay's flying shuttle, and Lewis Paul and John Wyatt's spinning frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What improvements were made in spinning machinery during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>James Hargreaves' spinning jenny, Richard Arkwright's water frame, Samuel Crompton's spinning machine (mule), and Edmund Cartwright's power loom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the advancements in the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Cylinder printing of cotton goods, cotton gin, and J.M. Jacquard's mechanical loom for weaving patterns in fabrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the working conditions like for children during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>The children of the poor would have little or no schooling and would work from dawn to dark on the farm or in the home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the new inventions and manufacturing processes that contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

<p>The flying shuttle for looms, the spinning jenny, and a host of new and faster processes in both manufacture and transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution differ from a political revolution?

<p>The Industrial Revolution had greater effects on the lives of people and did not come to an end like a political revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors helped bring about the commercial revolution?

<p>Factors such as the Crusades, the discovery of America, the acquisition of rich colonies, the opening of new trade routes, the protection and support of merchants by strong central governments, and the establishment of trading firms and larger ships contributed to the commercial revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Samuel Slater play in the industrialization of the United States?

<p>Samuel Slater built the first successful cotton spinning mill in the United States in 1790.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the advantages of New England for the development of the textile industry?

<p>New England had swift streams for power and a humid climate, which kept cotton and wool fibers in condition for spinning and weaving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the new industries founded during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Steel, chemicals, and petroleum were some of the new industries founded during the Second Industrial Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the mechanical reaper and what impact did it have on agriculture?

<p>Cyrus McCormick invented the mechanical reaper, which revolutionized harvesting, making it quicker and easier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Industrial Revolution and how did it change people's way of life and methods of manufacture?

<p>The Industrial Revolution is the name of the movement in which machines changed people's way of life as well as their methods of manufacture. It brought about the invention of machines to do the work of hand tools, the use of steam and other kinds of power instead of human and animal muscles, and the adoption of the factory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution impact productivity and the distribution of labor?

<p>The Industrial Revolution led to a spectacular climb in productivity. By 1850, most English workers were laboring in industrial towns and Great Britain became the workshop of the world. The Industrial Revolution gradually spread throughout Europe and the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if the effects of the Industrial Revolution were erased from the world?

<p>If the effects of the Industrial Revolution were erased, electric lights, cars, airplanes, phones, computers, radios, and television would disappear. The abundant stock in big-box retail stores would be gone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some major advancements in the electrical industry during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>The electrical industry saw advancements such as the application of electricity to machinery, the spread of electric lighting, and the electrification of cities in Europe, Africa, and South America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some strategies used by large companies to dominate the electrical industry during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Large companies developed new products, manufactured and marketed them, and sold their goods all over the world. They were the first multinational companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did advancements in communications and transportation help managers maintain control of large organizations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Advancements in communications, such as the electric telegraph and the telephone, allowed managers to keep in contact with the widely dispersed parts of their businesses. This facilitated central control, planning, and efficient production methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some key advancements in production methods during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Advancements in production methods included the use of interchangeable parts, machine tools, and the introduction of the assembly line by Henry Ford. Electric power also replaced steam power in factories, leading to cheaper, faster, and more flexible production processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the origins of rice and millet farming?

<p>The origins of rice and millet farming date to around 6,000 B.C.E. in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did squash cultivation begin in Mexico?

<p>Squash cultivation began around 10,000 years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did maize (corn) first begin as a grass-like plant known as teosinte?

<p>Maize first began as a grass-like plant known as teosinte at least 9,000 years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did corn cob appear?

<p>The first corn cob dates only to around 5,500 years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Neolithic period and what impact did farming have on society during this time?

<p>The Neolithic period was a time period around 12,000 years ago when agriculture began to emerge. Farming had a significant impact on society during this time as it allowed for the development of permanent settlements and a reliable food supply, leading to the growth of cities and civilizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did farming likely first emerge and what were some possible reasons for its beginnings?

<p>Farming likely first emerged in the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East, which includes areas we know today as Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and Turkey. The reasons for the beginnings of farming in different parts of the world may have been influenced by climate changes, such as better seasonal conditions for plant growth or increased pressure on natural food resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the crops that were first domesticated by humans and where were they grown?

<p>Some of the crops that were first domesticated by humans include wheat, barley, and peas. These crops were grown in the Fertile Crescent region, specifically in what we now know as Syria, as early as 9,000 years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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