Industrial Revolutions Context

Question 1

MAIN CONTEXT

Answer 1

the population grew from 375 million to 1400 to 1 billion in the early 1800s&raquo_space; global energy demands

Question 2

TECH AND AGRICULTURAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Answer 2

started to rely on fossil fuels such as coal and oil which replaced wind, water, and human muscle as fuel

Question 3

1ST AND 2ND REVOLUTIONS

Answer 3

while the first revolution focused mainly on large-scale industrialization and factory systems

second revolution focused on switch to electricity, chemicals, telephone/telegraph

Question 4

WHY DID IT ORIGINATE IN EUROPE?

Answer 4

1. internal development favored innovation among small and highly competitive states
2. widespread contact with culturally diverse people generated change and innovation
3. new societies in the Americas offered a growing market for European industrial goods

Question 5

WHY BRITAIN?

Answer 5

1. rapidly growing population ensured a ready supply of workers
2. British commerce extended around the world and was protected by their navy
3. political life encouraged commercialization, economic innovation, and entrepreneurship
4. ready supply of coal and iron ore
5. island location protected it from invasions