The Modern Age in El)rope (C) Industrial Revolution — Chapter Summary
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Overview
The Industrial Revolution was a major change in industry during the second half of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. It changed production from handwork to machine work and from the domestic system to the factory system. It began in England around the mid-eighteenth century an
Key Concepts
A series of changes in industry
A series of changes in industry that took place during the second half of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. It changed producti
Invented by John Key
Invented by John Key, it increased the speed of weaving and made it possible for one person to weave broad cloth.
Invented by James Hargreaves
Invented by James Hargreaves, it could spin eight threads at a time instead of one.
Invented by Richard Arkwright
Invented by Richard Arkwright, it produced harder and stronger yarn than the Spinning Jenny and was run by water power. It ushered in the factory syst
Invented by James Watt
Invented by James Watt, it used steam as a source of power.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of the Industrial Revolution and its peaceful nature
- Identify the main causes of the Industrial Revolution in England
- Recognise the important inventions that transformed production and transport
- Explain capitalism as an economic system based on private ownership and profit
- Explain socialism as an economic system based on community ownership and fair distribution
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