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    The Industrial Revolution that spanned 50 years (from 1870 to 1920) was a period of time in which technology and the evolution of mass production were introduced to the general public and changed the lives of many. The very extensive list of inventions that were created and distributed to the people of the United States were able alter almost every aspect of their lives from their home to their working environments and social interactions. Though there were possibly hundreds of creations brought

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    Appoint a Democrat to cabinet ‚ and Federal money for railroad construction and levees on Mississippi river. But the promise that affected the Environment and Geography was the promise for federal money for construction of a railroad and levees on the Mississippi river. That promise would require a lot of steel which would contribute to the Industrial Revolution which was hurting the environment in a negative way. The Industrial Revolution (1820-1870) Lots of goods were being produced by the

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    The Industrial Revolution had numerous significant impacts on European human advancement. It rendered a significant part of the old gentry immaterial‚ helped the bourgeoisie to financial and political power‚ and drafted a great part of the old laborer class into its manufacturing plants. The outcome was normally a move in demeanor toward riches. Industrialist riches appeared to have no regular points of confinement. Incompletely in light of the fact that the new modern methods of generation had no

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    Many revolutions have classified time periods in history‚ yet none have been as ruthless as the American industrial revolution. The American nation was switching its interests from its agrarian roots to a more modernized attraction to technology and industry. A group of men stepped forth from the masses to lay claim to the many facets of this changing world. They became leaders of their own fields of business‚ providing the driving force behind economic and industrial change. The leaders of this

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    The industrial era has invaded Britain. Many families have been separated and rarely see each other anymore. Factories are becoming dangerous environments now. But‚ despite all this Britain has become the world’s greatest manufacturer and most rapidly growing in population and technology. The overall effects of the revolution on individuals and society are a mix of positive and negative. Cotton is now Britain’s greatest industry. Merchants all over the world are purchasing Britain cotton

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    Industrial Revolution and the Working Class By Venura Wijenayake 2956 Akshay Amalean 2238 Snowitta Debate 1: The Industrial Revolution in England from the 18th to the 19th century was a benefit to the English working class. Looking at the Industrial Revolution‚ it’s important to consider its effects on people. We learned that industrial production increased tremendously‚ bringing wealth and power to Great Britain throughout the 19th century. But we have yet to explore

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    Industries led to the redevelopment of cities of the 19th century. From the Agricultural Revolution‚ the increase in crop labor had brought increase in population. As the population grew‚ more demands for jobs were sought. And new ideas like the cotton industry rose‚ which brought the revolution. As water runned machinery and water runned factories were evolving‚ so was the social life. As industrialization thrived as coal and steam were discovered‚ the seeking for jobs caused migration‚ and the

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    now in 1830‚ the Industrial Revolution. Although there are many negatives the positives outweigh them. For example‚ Education‚ Modern inventions‚ and industrial production are all positives that are coming out of the revolution. As of right now we are the only country going through this phase and its great having all this technology make life easier like  steam engine and springing jenny.     Our society is greatly changing‚ with the the invention of the steam engine and railroads. Being a factory

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    * The Industrial Revolution Study Guide Pre-Revolution Situation - Early 1700s= England covered in small farmsàlandowners bought small farms=big farms formedàallowed farmers make bigger fields - New Farming Techniques: * Seed Drill‚ crop rotation‚ experiments with animal reproduction àincrease in food supplyàmore people fed for less $ à increase in populationàsurplus labor for new factoriesàmore people with money/more demand for goods Where did it start and why? - Started in Britain (UK)

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    Unit 1: Industrial Revolution Chapter 25 Section 1 Students should be able to explain what conditions led to the Industrial Revolution beginning in Great Britain Great Britain had a vast amount of natural resources required for the I.R. but its economy was in very good shape and It was very politically stable. Students should be able to define the term Factors of Production and be able to explain the terms land‚ labor‚ physical capital and entrepreneurship. Describe how the railroad caused

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