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The Industrial Revolution

Introduction

Dramatic Changes

Agriculture, Industry, and Technology

Increased Output

Machines

Better Quality of Life

Spreading Outward

2 Industrial Revolutions

  • First Industrial Revolution (1760 - 1860)
  • Second Industrial Revolution (1860 - 1900)

Causes of the Industrial Revolution

Religion

  • 1st and 2nd Great Awakening
  • Protestant Work Ethic (hard work, honest, etc.)

Science

  • Use of natural resources

Factory System

Domestic System → Factory System

  • Factory System: A large amount of people can be employed

Capitalism

  • Adam Smith

Laws

  • Self-Interest
  • Competition
  • Supply and Demand

No Government & Economic Liberty

Results of Industrial Revolution

New Manufacturing System

  • Harsh conditions
  • Unions & Reforms