The Industrial Revolution

When and where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

In Britain, starting in the mid-to-late 1700s

What was one major invention that powered the Industrial Revolution?

The steam engine

What is the "factory system"?

A method of production where workers and machinery are brought together in one location to mass-produce goods

How did the Industrial Revolution affect where people lived?

It caused rapid urbanization, as people moved from rural areas to cities to work in factories

Name one negative social effect of early industrialization.

Poor working conditions, child labour, or pollution (any reasonable answer)