TECHNOLOGICAL

COTTON GIN

• Allows more than one ball of cotton to be spun at a time
• Clothing was made faster and more efficiently
• Clothes were cheaper

SOCIAL

URBANIZATION

• People moved to towns and cities to be closer to factories
• Conditions were very poor in the crowded factories

POLITICAL

IMPERIALISM

• Africa, china, india, and south east Asia were controlled by Europe
• Provided raw materials and new markets for goods
• Did more bad than good

ECONOMIC

LAISSEZ-FAIRE

• Philosophy begun by adam smith
• Stated business and economy would run best with no government interference