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Section Guide: Industrial Revolution
Global History II
Unit 2 #_____
Starting around 1750, Europe experienced a series of major changes. They began with
improvements in farming that led to an increase in population. These changes contributed to the
Industrial Revolution. With the Industrial Revolution, social classes, peoples roles, working
conditions, and city life changed greatly. When the new conditions led to problems, differing
thinkers wanted to solve them in different ways. Some groups emphasized the rights of
individuals. Socialists and others stressed the needs of society as a whole. A period of reforms
followed. By the early 1900s, the world had changed even more: Global migration occurred and
movement toward a global economy accelerated.
Key Themes and Concepts
As you review this section, take special note of the following key themes and concepts.
Change How did daily life change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Science and Technology What role did technology play in the Industrial Revolution?
Economic Systems What economic and social developments occurred as part of the Industrial
Revolution?
Political Systems What parliamentary reforms came about as a result of the Industrial
Revolution?
Key People and Terms
As you review this section, be sure you understand the significance of these key people and
terms:
Agrarian Revolution
laissez faire
Lord Ashley’s Mines Commission
enclosure
Adam Smith
proletariat
Industrial Revolution
Karl Marx
capitalism
factory
socialism
urbanization
cottage industry
exploitation
free market
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Big Question: Did peoples’ lives improve as a result of the Industrial
Revolution?
Learning Targets
By the end of this section of this unit, you should be able to do each of the following at a level 3.
Explain the three shifts the made the Industrial Revolution possible
in England
Describe the reasons for legislative reforms of the early Indsutrial
Era
Compare and contrast the philosophies of Adam Smith and Karl
Marx
Consider the different perspectives of various social groups during
the Industrial Revolution
Evaluate the effectiveness of various reform movements of the
Industrial Era
Assess the impact of technological improvements in the Industrial
Era
Compare the characteristics of industrial leaders to agricultural
countries on the European continent
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