c. 1750-1900
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Manchester from Kersal Moor, by William Wyld in 1857, a view dominated by chimney stacks as a consequence of the Industrial Revolution. ContentsObjectives
The Factory System
The Second Industrial Revolution
Transportation, Communication, and Financial Networks
global steamship routes, c. 1920
Social Class and Labor Movements
How did environmental factors contribute to the development of a global economy from 1750 to 1900?The need for raw materials for factories and increased food supplies for the growing population in urban centers led to the growth of export economies around the world that specialized in commercial extraction of natural resources and the production of food and industrial crops.
What environmental factors contributed to the Industrial Revolution?Apart from water frames, energy obtained by burning fossil fuel like coal and oil was essential to drive steam engines. Britain, Germany, and France, Western powers who took the lead in Industrial Revolution, with no exception are all located in areas with abundant coal and oil resources.
How did the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution change by the 1900s?The Industrial Revolution impacted the environment. The world saw a major increase in population, which, along with an increase in living standards, led to the depletion of natural resources. The use of chemicals and fuel in factories resulted in increased air and water pollution and an increased use of fossil fuels.
What contributed to the industrialization in the period 1750 to 1900?The fossil fuels revolution greatly increased the energy available to human societies. The development of the factory system concentrated production in a single location and led to an increasing degree of specialization of labor.
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