INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

1) Began is UK in 18th century

2) Led to change in means of transport: railways, steam ships
3) Why in UK?
1. Agricultural revolution,
2. As food supplies increased and living conditions improved, Englands
population mushroomed
3. Coal, water power, iron ore,
4. Scientific ideas were not censored by state or clergy in Britain as in rest
of Europe
5. Britain was a parliamentary monarchy
6. Steam engine by james watt
7. British navy protected private trade through sea
8. After the glorious revolution, the economy was liberalized. No govt
monopolies. Free trade provided incentives for investment and
innovation
9. Banks and stock exchanges emerged. This allowed people to invest in
newly emerging businesses
10. Led to consumerism which furthered industrial production
11. Transport revolution: roads and canal networks and railways and
harbours
12. Psychological stuff: nach
4) Some inventions in textile industry
1. Flying shuttle
2. James hargreaves spinning jenny
3. Spinning mule
4. Water frame
5. Power loom
5) Other inventions
1. Steam engine
2. Railroads opened in 1825
3. Telephone
4. Electric bulb
LUDDITES: ref pg 11 pdf