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The Industrial Revolution

Published on Sep 22, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Industrial Revolution

Ashley Wiederspahn, Elyse Magat, Jared Taylor, Daniel Isaacs 

When, how, and why did it start

  • Britain 1760-1840
  • Raised people's standard of living
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People

  • James Hargreaves
  • Samuel Compton
  • Abraham Darby
  • Thomas Newcomen
  • Robert Fulton
  • Richard Trevithick

How it Relates to Rationalism

  • Logic was used in everyday life
  • People started to rely on science and their own intelligence
  • Importance of education increased.