AP European History 11/25/10 Natalie Amstutz Western Civilization by Jackson J. Spielvogel Chapter 20 The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain Industrial Revolution was long-term = started after 1750, profited Britain by 1850 Origins Factors: agricultural revolution in 1700s, changed farming and meat production, led to an increase in food production, more efficient Food surplus created a population increase, so more workers British families didn?t spend all of their money on food, so could buy manufactured goods Britain had money to invest in new industrial machines/factories Britain had effective central bank, good credit facilities, paper $ Many early factory owners had previously profited in cottage industry Britain people had interest in opportunity
Origins of the Industrial Revolution
AP European History 11/25/10 Natalie Amstutz Western Civilization by Jackson J. Spielvogel Chapter 20 The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain Industrial Revolution was long-term = started after 1750, profited Britain by 1850 Origins Factors: agricultural revolution in 1700s, changed farming and meat production, led to an increase in food production, more efficient Food surplus created a population increase, so more workers British families didn?t spend all of their money on food, so could buy manufactured goods Britain had money to invest in new industrial machines/factories Britain had effective central bank, good credit facilities, paper $ Many early factory owners had previously profited in cottage industry Britain people had interest in opportunity
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