The Industrial Revolution

Patten & ValdnerGlobal History IIRegents Review

Cause of the Industrial Revolution

Agrarian Revolution

Increased the production of foodMore foodIntroduction of mechanization machines

Population Explosion

More demands for goods

Energy Revolution

Faster production of goods

Factory vs. Mass Production

Factory: workers and machines together in on place

Mass production:Goods were produced in huge quantities

Effects of the Industrial Revolution

Improved Transportation

Roads and canals were builtRailroads Steam enginesMoved goods faster

Laissez-Faire Economics

Business should operate with little or no government interference

“Hands Off”

Living & Working Conditions

Long hoursDangerousChild labor

Class Structure Reformed

Middle-class (educated)Working class (All member had to work)

Business Owners

Money to expand their business