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World History - Kelemen – 2015
Unit 4: The Industrial Revolution
What are the benefits & costs for society of new inventions & economic developments?
How can economic changes spark social and political reforms?
The era known as the Industrial Revolution was a period in which the modern economy emerged. Products made
with the help of many newly invented machines in large factories began to replace those made by skilled hands in private
homes and farms. The new “factory system” employed a new idea called “division of labor” where workers specialized
in fewer tasks that were done over and over. This system increased the efficiency of production, enhanced the overall
quality of products and lowered prices for consumers. Also, many developments in transportation made it easier and
cheaper to ship raw materials to factories and the finished products around the world.
The economic changes that occurred during this period (approximately 1750-1850) were indeed a “revolution”
because the way in which millions of people worked and lived was forever and drastically changed. The industrial
revolution began first in England before spreading to Continental Europe, North America and beyond.
However, despite the material advantages of industrialization and division of labor, it was quickly apparent that
this revolution came with many social costs. The rapid growth of cities called “urbanization” that accompanied
industrialization led to miserable living conditions for many. Also, the initial lack of government regulation of factories
made life dangerous for the workers. Many in industrialized nations began to criticize the impacts of these economic
changes and called for the government to push for reforms. During this unit, we will examine the causes and results of the
economic changes that began in Europe approximately 200 years ago and continue to have repercussions today.
Homework #9: Read Pages 283-288 – Quiz on Monday 11/16
Answer questions below in an original paragraph each. OR Take about one page of “Cornell Style” notes.
1. What agriculture developments in the early 1700’s were vital to the industrial growth of England? How?
2. What were some factors that allowed England to industrialize before other nations?
3. Describe the impact to industrialization of ONE invention in the textile industry and ONE in transportation.
Enclosures, Jethro Tull, Crop Rotation, Robert Bakewell, Factors of Production, Textile Machines,
James Watt, Entrepreneur, Steamboats, Railroads
Homework #10: Read Pages 289-299 – Quiz on Monday 11/23
Answer questions below in an original paragraph each. OR Take about one page of “Cornell Style” notes.
1. Explain how urbanization and industrialization in England changed people’s lives in a bad way.
2. Explain how urbanization and industrialization in England changed people’s lives in a good way.
3. How & why were Americans & other Europeans eager to copy British industrialization despite its problems?
Urbanization, Elizabeth Gaskell, Urban Living Conditions, Factory Working Conditions, Middle Class
Growth, Ned Ludd, Mills of Manchester, Child Labor, Samuel Slater, Francis Cabot Lowell,
Corporations, European Industrialization
Homework #11: Read Pages 300-306 – Due Tuesday 12/1
Answer questions below in an original paragraph each. OR Take about one page of “Cornell Style” notes.
1. Explain how capitalists like Adam Smith and socialists like John Stuart Mill viewed the industrial revolution differently.
2. How did supporters of communism like Karl Marx view the industrial revolution?
3. How did workers unions & government actions somewhat help reform the impacts of industrialization?
Laissez Faire, Adam Smith, Capitalism, John Stuart Mill, Socialism, Karl Marx, Bourgeoisie, Proletariat,
Communism, Trade Unions, Strikes, Reform Laws
Assessments
Reading Quizzes: 10 question on each section of assigned reading (dates listed above) – Completed HW can be used on quiz
Notebook Packet: Includes all in-class assignments, notes & homework. Collected Tuesday 12/1
Project: Pros & Cons of the Industrial Revolution Dramatization Script – Friday 11/20
Written Assessment: Short Answer Prompts (No Notes) on Tuesday 12/1