The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution

Grade 10th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can analyze the causes and consequences 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 innovations of the Industrial Revolution were intimately interconnected, such as the invention of the flying shuttle which increased the speed of weaving and created demand for yarn.

  • 3

    Two advantages that helped the British during the Industrial Revolution were large supplies of coal and relatively high wages.

Practice Questions

7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe two major causes of the Industrial Revolution, and explain one significant consequence of this revolution as discussed in the video.

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