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One of the most important times Europe’s history, occurred during the mid-eighteenth century lasting into the mid-nineteenth century. This period of time is referred to as the Industrial Revolution. In order to analyze the Industrial Revolution what the event was, where the revolution emerged, what the main consequences that the revolution brought to European society, and how the Industrial Revolution affected Latin America all must be answered first. The Industrial Revolution emerged in…

factor for the large demand for coal and made the transportation of coal very easy. (Coal in the Industrial Revolution n.d). There are also some other major industries that required the coal. First, the steam industry generated a significant demand for coal because the coal powered the steam engines. Secondly, the iron industry and the coal had a symbiotic relationship. Darby used for a processed type of coal called coke to smelt iron. As the price of coal fell, iron industry grew to be a major…

Cotton gin is short for Cotton engine. This new process of producing cotton contributed to mills in Great Britain and the American northeast. The innovation of machinery caused the south to become the world 's largest producer of cotton in during the time of the 19th century. This victory…

brew. The population in America began to grow rapidly leading to cities having populations over 100,000. Farmers had left their farms going to work in factories in the nearby cities. In the early 1800’s the steam engine was created leading to the invention of the steam boat. Then the Steam engine train was developed leading to railroads to be built spanning all across the americas in the late 1800’s. The population in Britain also began to increase. They went from around 140…

By the 1880’s, the Industrial Revolution spread in many different ways. “Steel had replaced steam as the great symbols of the Industrial Revolution” (242). Steel girders could support stronger bridges and taller buildings. Steel rails could carry faster steel railway cars. In huge steel mills, visitors watched with awe as tons of molten metal were poured into giant mixers: “At night the scene is indescribably wild and beautiful. The flashing fireworks, the terrific gusts of heat, the gaping,…

of cotton. Markets expanded with more and more technology that would help with the production of cotton, leading to a drastic increase in slave labor. 3) The Invention of Railroads and Steam Engines Expanded markets, caused by increased cotton production, also led to the invention of railroads and steam engines. This was caused by the increased demand for cotton. Railroads could transport cotton and other goods to Northern textile manufacturers. 4) The Growth of the Market Economy…

exclusive to only wealthy people. The Industrial Revolution meant factories could mass-produce items at much lower costs than the cottage industries, making goods more affordable to consumers. With the invention of the steam engine, a shift from rural water wheels to steam engines as an industrial power source facilitated the emergence of factories and industrial cities. Factories started the process of urbanization by causing people to leave rural sectors and move to the…

working class lived in conditions like unlighted, unsanitary conditions to get cheaper rent, and be closer to work. Britians middle class people started to prosper, because many new inventions were discovered to make life easier. In 1822 an effective steam engine by James Watt gave right to transport products. The cotton gin was invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney which helped out the textile industry. With interchangeable parts, assembly lines, workers and overseers made more efficient production.…

the spaces to the right after discussing them with your group. Be sure to cite evidence when asked to do so. What were some of the causes that led to the Industrial Revolution? Industrial production Agricultural production Iron smelting Railways Steam power Coal and oil extraction Name the most significant fuel used in the Industrial Revolution. Where was it originated for use? Why was it so beneficial? Coal and oil was the most significant fuel that was used in the Industrial Revolution..…

Causes and Consequences of Industrial Revolution The industrial revolution is a historical event that was primarily started in the 18th century in Britain. This was a slowed changeover period, which replaced manual works by new technologies invented by the scientists of that era. According to the article, “Consumerism and the Industrial Revolution”, written by Ben Fine and Ellen Leopold, the industrial revolution is explained as an economic and social change over time with modern technologies…