The British Industrial Revolution Notes

THE
INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION
CLASS: 7
S EC T I O N : C
P R ES EN T ED B Y : D AN I A,
NOOR & SARAH
WHAT WAS THE
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ?
The Industrial Revolution was the shift to new industrial
techniques that took place in Britain, continental Europe,
and the United States around 1760 as well as 1820–1840.
This shift included the switch from manual to mechanical
production methods, the invention of new methods to
manufacture chemicals and iron, the growth of the use of
water and steam power, development of machine tools, and
the development of the mechanized factory system.
Production significantly increased, which led to an
unprecedented rise in population and population
development rate. The textile and iron industry was the first
to utilize contemporary production techniques, and they
quickly rose to the top position in terms of employment,
output value, and capital investment, and became the 2
most important industries of that time.
THE RISE OF
INDUSTRIALIZATION IN
BRITAIN
• The British industrial transformation was fueled by a variety of
factors. Both iron ore, which served as the raw material for
manufacturing machines, and vast coal reserves were available
in the nation. The two most significant industries that
contributed to the expansion and success of British company
were those that produced textiles and iron. By 1850, Britain
was the world's leading producer of cotton, iron, steel, and coal
and was regarded as the wealthiest country on Earth. Mass
production, which produces goods in large quantities and
faster than before, was made attainable by the industrial
revolution. Additionally, mass-produced products were less
expensive and more accessible.
SPINNING WHEELS
• Cotton and woolen cloth used to be spun and
woven on spinning machines by artisans who
worked from their homes. Initially, a weaver could
perform the tasks of two people thanks to the flying
shuttle. This was followed by the roller spinning
machine, which increased productivity. A spinning
horse and a water frame provided additional
advancement. The most recent innovation
revolutionized the cotton textile industry and made
cotton manufacturing from a spinning machine
simple.
STEAM ENGINE
• The first steam engine with a rotational
mechanism was created by James Watt, a Scottish
businessman's son. It could spin a fly wheel with a
belt connected to operate various types of
machinery. It eventually developed use in
cotton, flour, iron, and paper mills before moving
on to railways and ships. Since transportation
became more streamlined and quick through the
invention of the steam engine, both overland and
overseas trade received benefit.
THE BRITISH SOCIETY"S
RESPONSE TO THE INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION
• The old way of life for the British people, who The industrial revolution caused a
were accustomed to a rural lifestyle where number of social changes as it
agriculture played a significant role, also transitioned society from an
changed at this time. The village houses and agricultural to an industrial one.
simple tools were used to complete the little Britain's many great inventions
manufacturing that was done. At times, the helped it shift from a rural to an
entire family contributed to the production of urban civilization. To facilitate the
goods made of wood, fabrics, food, and movement of goods, products could
clothing. People were forced to abandon this be produced more quickly and in
way of living and relocate to cities to work in larger amounts. Transportation also
factories. These factory workers had terrible
became more effective and better due
to well-built roads, railways, and
living and working conditions because the
canals.
cities could not support the rise in
population.
SIR. RICHARD
ARKWRIGHT
• Englishman Sir Richard Arkwright was a pioneering
businessman and innovator during the early
Industrial Revolution. He is attributed with being the
impetus behind the creation of the spinning frame,
which later became known as the "water frame" after
being modified to run on water. He also patented a
rotary carding engine to turn raw cotton into "cotton
lap" before spinning. He was the first to design
buildings that housed automated spinning and
carding processes. Sir. Richard was also known as
"The father of Industrial Revolution".
THE DECLINE OF
INDIAN TRADE
• The world's biggest producer of cotton textiles was by far India. Indian textiles have a long
history of being prized for both their high caliber and fine workmanship. There was a lot of
commerce with them in Southeast Asia. Fine cotton fabric from India was first brought to
Europe by Arab dealers in modern-day Mosul. Worried about the popularity of Indian
textiles by the early eighteenth century, English wool and silk producers started to oppose
the import of Indian cotton textiles. Due to their inability to contend with Indian textiles,
English manufacturers sought to secure their market by blocking Indian textile imports. Up
until the 18th century, Indian textiles dominated international commerce. English, French,
and Dutch trading companies in Europe earned huge profits. First: Indian textiles now had
to compete with British textiles in the European and American markets. Second: exporting
textiles to England also became increasingly difficult since very high duties were imposed on
Indian textiles imported into Britain. Thousands of weavers in India were now thrown out of
employment. Bengal weavers were the worst hit. English and European companies stopped
buying Indian goods and their agents no longer gave out advances to weavers to secure
supplies.
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