Impacts of the Industrial Revolution

Impacts of the Industrial Revolution

Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can analyze the social and economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution.

Warm-Up Video

CrashCourse · 11:05

Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The Industrial Revolution was an increase in production brought about by the use of machines and characterized by the use of new energy sources.

  • 2

    The British had two huge advantages that allowed them to industrialize: First, coal, and second, high wages.

  • 3

    Indian cotton production helped spur British industrialization because it was cotton textiles that drove the early Industrial Revolution, and Britain was eager to produce cottons because demand was incredibly high.

Practice Questions

7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe two significant social or economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution discussed in the video.

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