Industrial revolution Flashcards
When did the first industrial revolution happen
1760-1820/1840
What were machines replacing
they were replacing human labor
What were the new energy sources
Water, steam, electricity, oil, and gas
What metals increased in use
Aluminum, coal, copper, iron
What were the new ways to travel
ships, trains, and automobiles
What was the evolution of ships
Wooden ships< iron ships< steel ships
Wind powered sails< steam powered sails
What were the new communication methods
Telegraph, telephone, and radio
What were some of the new inventions made during the industrial revolution
The seed drill, threshing machine, and Townshend’s four field system
What was the factory system made for
To replace the domestic system of production
What was the benefits of the factory system
Faster method of production, workers concentrated in a set location.
What was a risk of the factory system
The production anticipated demand
Why the revolution started in England
-Capital for investing in the means of production
-Colonies and markets for manufactured goods
-Raw materials for production
-Workers
-Merchant marine
- Geography
The spinning machine needed what so they created what
They needed to speed up weaving so they created the power loom
The power loom needed more what so they created what
They needed more raw cotton so they created the cotton gin
Why did weavers work faster
Because of flying shuttles and spinning jennies
