The Industrial Revolution
The industrial Revolution began in the mid of 1700s. This revolution began in England, and then it spread all around Europe. People started to use machines to make things, instead of using their hands. These machines produces huge amounts to the markets.
Why did this revolution started in England?
There were many reasons for this revolution:
New markets for England were opened in the 1600s.•Merchants put their money in new industries.•England had rivers, which they were the source to fuel machines.•England had many harbors that benefited the merchant ships.•England had many natural resources, like coal and iron mines, which they were used to fuel machines.•People had healthy livestock and they sow more crops, which led to increase the population.•The amount of people increased, which meant more labor.
Population movement during the industrial revolution
The population increased in England, and from 1750 to 1850, the population tripled.•Most people migrate to live in cities, because factories were built in cities. Before, they lived in rural areas and farms.•Railroads replaced horses.
Why did this revolution started in England?
There were many reasons for this revolution:
New markets for England were opened in the 1600s.•Merchants put their money in new industries.•England had rivers, which they were the source to fuel machines.•England had many harbors that benefited the merchant ships.•England had many natural resources, like coal and iron mines, which they were used to fuel machines.•People had healthy livestock and they sow more crops, which led to increase the population.•The amount of people increased, which meant more labor.
Population movement during the industrial revolution
The population increased in England, and from 1750 to 1850, the population tripled.•Most people migrate to live in cities, because factories were built in cities. Before, they lived in rural areas and farms.•Railroads replaced horses.
Inventions
inventorJames Watt Eli Whitney
Henry Bessemer Louis Pasteur Thomas Edison |
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