Here are the 4 causes of the Industrial Revolution.

1. Second Agricultural Revolution 2. Increase in population 3. Natural resources and power sources

4. Economic and political conditions

Which of the causes of the Industrial Revolution is most significant for the acceleration of progress in Britain?

The initial focus of industrialization was on textiles. Agricultural production began to focus on cultivating crops that could help with the production of textiles.

The Cotton Gin

Invented by Eli Whitney

in 1794.

It separated cotton fiber, which was used to make cloth, from cotton seed, which is waste.
Could clean 50 pounds of

cotton a day.

CFU: Think-Pair-Share: What are the positive impacts of the cotton gin on society? Negative impacts?

The Spinning Jenny

Allowed one person to

spin many threads at once By turning a single wheel, one could spin 8 threads at once, a number that was later increased to 80
20,000 in use in Britain by 1778.

CFU: Think-Pair-Share: What impact do you think this had on society? Because of _______, society was changed in that _____.

The Power Loom

Device that combines

threads to make cloth

Most textile workers were women. These inventions meant that many women left home and begin working in factories.
CFU: Think-pair-share: What do you think were some benefits of women leaving the home? What do you think were some drawbacks?
Helped women gain some independence Helped women earn money for themselves and/or their family Unfortunately, women:
Were paid less than men Worked very long hours Worked in unsafe work conditions

Assembly Line
Each worker is responsible for

only one task attaching one part, screwing in one piece, etc.

Improves efficiency
More goods, faster

Reduces mistakes
Makes it easier to replace individual workers skill is valued less
CFU: Write-pair-share: Benefits of the assembly line include _____. Drawbacks of the assembly line include ___.

The Steam Engine

Invented by James

Watt in late 1763.

Created a new source

of power

Predict how the steam engine works to create energy.

CFU: Write-pair-share: Benefits of the steam engine include _____. Drawbacks of the steam engine include ___.

EQ: What were the innovations of the Industrial Revolution and how did they affect society?

The Steam Boat

Uses steam engine to turn

a propeller

The Steam-driven Locomotive

Uses steam engine to

drive a train
CFU: Write-pair-share: Benefits of the steam boat include _____. Drawbacks of the steam boat include ___. EQ: What were the innovations of the Industrial Revolution and how did they affect society?