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Industrial Revolution

Published on Sep 22, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Industrial Revolution
Jacob, Dominic, Bryant, Alex, Jose

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History

  • 1760-1830
  • Britain
  • Technological, Social, Cultural Changes
  • Industrial revolution is a phrase used to describe the change from an agrarian economy to one dominated by industrial manufacturing.
  • Foreign policy and internal conflicts also hindered countries abilities to advance

People & Inventions

  • James Hargreaves- Spinning Jenny (wheel spun multiple strands)
  • Robert Fulton- Steam Boat, submarine, prototype warshi
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People & Inventions

  • Richard Trevithick- Steam Locomotive
  • Thomas Newcomen- Telegraph

Events

  • 1760-1830, largely kept within Britian
  • Led to ideas that moved away from laissez-faire. Important event
  • Mid 19th Century- Other Countries improving
  • 1866- Telephone Cable, Atlantic Ocean
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Rationalism

  • Didn't exist during Industrial Revolution