Industrial+Revolution

Jade Resto

Industrial Revolution __Start on Industrial Revolution__ Britain - leader in textile industry Natural resources Encouraged internal trade Railroads France, Belgium, and Germany focused on heavy industry __Important Inventions__ Newcomen – atmospheric pump Watts – steam engine Hargreaves – spinning jenny Arkwright – water frame Crompton – mule Whitney – cotton gin Interchangeable parts __Affect on People__ Railroads Overpopulated cities Unsanitary conditions Harsh working conditions Deformity among children Disease More job opportunities Factory Acts Coal Mines Act Industrial Revolution __http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ENLIGHT/INDUSTRY.HTM__