Topic 7.1 - The Industrial Revolution

What was the time period of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the United States?

1760 to 1830.

What were some of the key factors that allowed Great Britain to lead the Industrial Revolution?

Cheap labor, abundant raw materials, accessible infrastructure, available capital, and markets.

What system replaced the cottage industry during the Industrial Revolution?

The factory system.

Name two new inventions that increased labor productivity in textiles during the Industrial Revolution.

The flying shuttle and the spinning jenny.

What were important natural resources needed for industrialization?

Water, lumber, stone, brick, steel, and iron.

What were the consequences of the Industrial Revolution related to food production and population?

Increased food production and population growth.

How did the Industrial Revolution influence social and spatial forms?

It led to the emergence of new social classes, divisions of labor, and changes in family dynamics.

What type of migration was associated with the Industrial Revolution?

Rural-to-urban migration.

What international competition arose as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

Competition for resources and markets.

What social impact did the Industrial Revolution have on family life?

It caused a division of labor and changes in gender identities.