Industrialization Ingredients

           The Industrial Revolution improved living in many ways. In class this week, we had to answer one specific question. The question was what was ‘revolutionary’ about industrialization. The Industrial Revolution was an increase in production brought about by the use of machines and characterized by the use of new energy sources. The Industrial Revolution was revolutionary in four major areas- people, technology, resources, and transportation. In class, we had to define terms that related to these four aspects.

Transportation contributed to the Industrial Revolution. The Steam Locomotive was invented. It was a steam powered train that pulled carriages along tracks moving goods across lands. Factory owners could then send goods to places water travel could not get to. Also, more railroads were created throughout Europe and North America. The steam boat was another big invention at the time. It was a steam powered boat that traveled at an above average pace which enabled faster shipping. It could carry 10 to 20 times the amount carried by wooden ship. These to creations resulted in faster shipping, allowed more people to have access to other goods, and provided more jobs for people.

People also played a large role in the Industrial Revolution. People improved farming. The Dutch built earthen walls also known as dikes to reclaim land from sea. Also, ways to make farming less labor intense were developed. Death rates decreased big time because agricultural revolution reduced the risk of famine, there was better hygiene, and better medical care. Because of the increase in health the women were healthier and could produce stronger babies.                                                     
In class we watched one of John Green's videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhL5DCizj5c&feature=youtu.be