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The document is a student's notes from watching a Crash Course World History video on the Industrial Revolution. Some key points summarized: 1) The Industrial Revolution dramatically increased production through the use of machines and new energy sources like steam power. 2) It began in the late 18th century in Great Britain, where inventions like the spinning jenny, water frame, and flying shuttle helped mechanize textile manufacturing. 3) Factors in Britain included a culture of science and invention, strong property rights, and a small population that created demand for labor-saving devices. Cheap cotton imports from India also fueled Britain's industrialization. 4) The revolution transformed economies and societies from primarily agricultural to

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The document is a student's notes from watching a Crash Course World History video on the Industrial Revolution. Some key points summarized: 1) The Industrial Revolution dramatically increased production through the use of machines and new energy sources like steam power. 2) It began in the late 18th century in Great Britain, where inventions like the spinning jenny, water frame, and flying shuttle helped mechanize textile manufacturing. 3) Factors in Britain included a culture of science and invention, strong property rights, and a small population that created demand for labor-saving devices. Cheap cotton imports from India also fueled Britain's industrialization. 4) The revolution transformed economies and societies from primarily agricultural to

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The document is a student's notes from watching a Crash Course World History video on the Industrial Revolution. Some key points summarized: 1) The Industrial Revolution dramatically increased production through the use of machines and new energy sources like steam power. 2) It began in the late 18th century in Great Britain, where inventions like the spinning jenny, water frame, and flying shuttle helped mechanize textile manufacturing. 3) Factors in Britain included a culture of science and invention, strong property rights, and a small population that created demand for labor-saving devices. Cheap cotton imports from India also fueled Britain's industrialization. 4) The revolution transformed economies and societies from primarily agricultural to

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Name: _____Armando Godinez_____________________ Date: ___3/3/17______ Period: _____5_____

Crash Course World History: #32 The Industrial Revolution


Directions:
1. Preview the video viewing questions. Watch Crash Course in World History: The Industrial Revolution. without
taking any notes.
2. Watch Crash Course in World History: The Industrial Revolution. a second time. Pause the video as needed
so that you can answer the questions.
Crash Course World History:
The Industrial Revolution
Questions:
1. Why was the Industrial Revolution the most revolutionary of them all?
Because while the previous 15,000 years saw little innovation in terms of hygiene and
production of well everything. The industrial revolution brought us to where we are today in
only a few hundred years.
2. Before the industrial revolutions, what percentage of the world was engaged in agriculture?
What % is today?
Before the industrial revolution, about 80% of the worlds population was engaged in farming to
keep itself and the other 20% of people from starving. Today, in the United States, less than 1%
of people list their occupation as farming.
3. What is the definition of the industrial revolution?
The Industrial Revolution was an increase in production brought about by the use of machines
and characterized by the use of new energy sources.
4. List at least 3 of the inventions that happened in GB in the beginnings?
The flying shuttle, Spinning Jenny, and the water frame.
5. What 3 Eurocentric reasons for I.R. beginning in GB?
Europe had the culture of science and invention that made the creation of these revolutionary
technologies possible. In Europe freer political institutions encouraged innovation and strong
property rights created incentives for inventors. Europes small population because small
populations require labor-saving inventions.
6. Give 3 reasons why should the I.R. have happen in China?
China invented paper money and led the world in exports of everything from silk to china.
China had the biggest population in the world.
7. What are two reasons that John Green says the I.R. happen in GB? Explain.
High wages combined with cheap fuel costs meant that it was economically efficient for
manufacturers to look to machines as a way of lowering their production costs.
8. How did India help Great Britain industrialize so quickly?
It was cotton textiles that drove the early Industrial Revolution, and the main reason that Britain
was so eager to produce cottons was that demand was incredibly high. They were more
comfortable than woolens, but they were also cheaper, because cottons could be imported
from India at such a low cost.

Questions for thought at the end of the video: You may use a separate sheet of paper.
1. Did your opinion of the I.R. change after watching this? Explain.
Not very much, while I learned more about it, I have always been fascinated with the industrial
revolution. I am no less interested in it now.

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