The Industrial Revolution Begins

Objective: Begin to examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Essential Question: How did the Industrial Revolution change the Lives of 19th century individuals?

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Background: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment led people to develop new ways of doing things. Among these new ways were processes and machines for raising crops, making cloth, and other jobs. These developments led to dramatic changes in industry and the world of work. This era is called the Industrial Revolution. It began in Great Britain and then spread to other parts of the world. In this chapter, you will learn about the remarkable ways in which technology changed how people worked and lived between 1700 and 1900.

Themes of the Industrial Revolution

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Hypothesizing: During the 1700's, the Industrial Revolution transformed the world. How do you think this revolution affected the size of the population, cities, working and living conditions, women and children?

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How did the Industrial Revolution shape the world we know today?

Almost every aspect of our lives happens because of what? The Industrial Revolution. Watch the video to find out how this happened.

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