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    encouraged and backed up by the nation’s wealthiest patrons. Labor was not an issue as all the inventions stated above were revolutionary in the textile industry which helped sky rocket production in new workplaces such as factories powered by steam engines. The population surge in the 18th century created a “grim employment and living conditions for the poor and working classes” forcing a lot of workers who were in the agriculture field to have to switch over to urbanized cities to find work in the

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    Industrial Revolution‚ widespread replacement of manual labor by machines that began in Britain in the 18th century and is still continuing in some parts of the world. The Industrial Revolution was the result of many fundamental‚ interrelated changes that transformed agricultural economies into industrial ones. The most immediate changes were in the nature of production: what was produced‚ as well as where and how. Goods that had traditionally been made in the home or in small workshops began to

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    The industrial revolution in the mid-18th century was the most influential transformation of human culture. It was a period of great change‚ new industries developed rapidly as a result of a number of new inventions and the way in which things were produced. The reformation of agriculture in England paved the way for industrialization. Wealthy landowners dramatically improved farming methods that amounted to an agricultural revolution. Charles Townshend’s four field crop rotation system was one

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    Started in Britain (UK) - Britain had ample minerals like coal/iron - Investments put into construction of roads‚ bridges‚ canals Jethro Tull - Invented the seed drill * To make sure seeds can germinate Richard Trevithick - Pioneered 1st steam machine powered locomotive on industrial rail line in S. Wales * Pulled 10 tons of ore/70 people @ 5mph Effects on Society - Urbanization: city development and movement of people to cities * In Britain - Life in Cities: * Factories

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    the culture of innovation around Britain as it allowed innovators to become a form of entrepreneurs. It made sure that they made a profit from all their good intentions and allowed it to reach the far places of the world. For example James Watt’s steam engine made it’s way around the world after it had been built forever changing the mining industry. The world trade system in Britain strengthened and influenced the I.R in many different

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    pulling trains. The use of steam was one of the most important changes at this time. There were three main inventions‚ which were the steam engine‚ steamboat‚ and steam-powered train. In 1769‚ James Watt improved the steam engine and its main purpose was to create a new source of power. The early model was to drain water and raise coal from the mines the main purpose was to use it for steam power. Then in 1807‚ Robert Fulton created the first steamboat using a steam power that changed the speed

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    business‚ ran at home by families. The new developments and production lines started to take over to the point where the cottage industry started to diminish. The common inventions that formed this era were the spinning jenny‚ flying shuttle‚ and steam engine. They supported the economy and the manufactured goods.The spinning jenny was created by James Hargreaves. It was a machine that had 8 spindles and could spin thread from an arrangement of rounds to create yarn. By turning a solitary wheel‚ the

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    that there was a workforce available. While technological advancements were plentiful in the field of agriculture‚ they were not limited to it. New forms of energy such as steam and coal allowed for new forms of transportation. Thomas Newcomen invented the original steam engine‚ which was later improved upon by James Watt. The process of smelting iron is improved upon by Abraham Darby. All of these advancements allowed industrialization to begin. The effects of industrialization are truly

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    the most important on your own timeline. Remember to include the dates of the inventions and any other important information. Thomas Newcommon develops first steam engine  1712  begins the industrial revolution. Samuel Slater brings the Spinning Mill to the U.S.  mid 18th century brings industrial revolution to the U.S. James Watt creates the first steamboat 1769 Eli Whitney develops the Cotton Gin 1793 Cyrus McCormick creates mechanical reaper 1831 Steel Plow invented by John Deere

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    PM021: Report Student number: 0915672 Name: Fan Jia analyses the causes of the Industrial Revolution and its social effects |Introduction: | | | |The Industrial Revolution occurred from the 18 th to 19 th. It had a effect on agriculture‚ manufacturing

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