The Global Industrial Revolution
Matthew R. Giorgio
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1. Why did the Industrial Revolution happen in England first?
2. What historical factors led to its becoming "the first
industrialized nation"?
3. Why was it unlikely that this would have occurred in America first?
cindy gonzaga
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Subject: The Global Industrial Revolution
Bobby Dillingham
started in England because they had a very powerful economy derived
from the manufacture of the raw goods that came from America when it
was still a colony, most notably cotton. They sold the processed goods
back to the colonies and thus accrued a favorable amount of profit.
The mercantilist nature of England may have initiated the drive to
cuttng time and costs of manufacture, leading to inventions that have
come a long way since those days.
2. The invention of the steamengine in 1769, though less efficient
than what is availabel toaday, was a breakthrough deveopement in that
it allowed forthe cutting off the time it took for merchant ships
tosail the world's oceans. Also, Eli Whitney's cotton gin invention of
1793 had a profound effect upon the production of the cotton that came
from the American South by increasing it up to fiftyfold, thereby
allowing for larger imports to Britain, more producion of cloth goods,
and finally adding the to the necessary capital required to undergo
heavy industrialization.
3. When America emerged as an independent nation from the American
Revolution, it did not have the factories that Great Britain had
because the British did not build many factories and mostly viewed
their colonies as a source of processable raw materials. This being
said, there was no incentive for the American people to build such
factories because they would be outcompeted in their infancy by the
British industrialists. Even if there were American produced goods,
they would not reach the quality demonstrated by British goods because
the factory tradition wsa not established during colonial times. Also,
since the American people had a hatred for taxes, it was not possible
to erect a protective barrier around imported goods until the Tariff
of 1816.
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Danielle
other nations with technology and the strong central bank they had
allowed them to pay for the advances being made unlike the other
nations such as france. The government allowing less restrictions
encouraged the revolution to proceed thus the industrial revolution
happened first in england.
2] The break through with the steam engine was the major factor that
led to the industrial revolution but also the cotton spinning jenny,
and the water frame inventions are factors that led to it becoming
"the first industrialized nation."
3] It was less likely that this revolution would have occured in
america because they were a "baby" nation because they were still weak
from barely startng to grow after the american revolution. America
would not have been able to pay for advancements being made plus they
could barely protect themself from other nations. Even if they had
money england beat them to the knowledge of the technology.
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Edith Mata
3. The reason it is unlikely that this occured in America first is not as technology advance as England, the facorties were mostly is England, and America's economic is weak unlike England.
Nelsy Equihua
England were not as capable them. England had begun with little steps
towards industrialization and unlike other countries they placed no
limitations which encouraged free market and technology advances.
2. The water frame, steam engine, and the people who were driven out
of their farmers by the enclosure acts were historical facts that led
England to become the "the first industrialized nation."
3. It is very unlikely that it would have begun in America because
they were trying to be stable. It was a country which was beginning as
opposed to England and France that had been through the struggle of
being independent, they had colonized in many continents, and they had
been through many wars. America had tried to stay out of all the wars
going on they could not possibly be as advanced as England to be
making factories.
Matthew R. Giorgio
and to clarify Edith's comment - the Industrial Revolution happened
first in OLD England not NEW England -
On Nov 29, 8:26 pm, Edith Mata <edithmata1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. I also agree with booby's and cindy's remak about why it happen first in
> New England, their economy was stronger from the other nations that
> existed. Their technology was advance and had maunfactured that produce
> cotton thread and cloth.
> 2. The historical factors that led to England being "the first
> industrialized nation" is the immigrant, the steam engine in 1769,
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> 3. The reason it is unlikely that this occured in America first is not as
> technology advance as England, the facorties were mostly is England, and
> America's economic is weak unlike England.
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Roxanna
add that England had many enlightened thinkers, who have been educated
and lived in a free enough country to think in new ways, as opposed to
other countries. if it were not for these philosophers, there would
not have been a revolution! also, since many counties depended on
England, there was a great push to look for better and more effective
means of production. 2) as stated by the ones before me, the banks,
freedom, factories, and inventions all helped put England further than
other countries. also, all the "landless" sons of rich land holders,
who were looking for ways to make their own fortunes, were available
to work the machines and help invent. 3) i agree with what everyone
has already posted. i would like to add that Britain had america well
in its grasp, so the colonies could only trade with Britain. with this
kind of limitation and pressures form other countries, it is very
understandable why america did not spend much time inventing new
machines. also, half of america had no interest in factories. the only
thing the south would have liked would be cotton gins or such machines
to increase cotton production.
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Ruth Morales
--- On Wed, 11/30/11, Roxanna <rmendo...@gmail.com> wrote: 1) I greatly agree with everyone's postings, the Industrial revolution happened first because remembering the most interesting phrase from the essay or the information that i read, it said that England had the goal to be the Workshop of the World, it wanted to start merchandise with the other countries to help support and improve itself from their exports. 2) I also agree on the fact that the cotton gin was one of the important historical factors that led England be the first industrialized nation, the desire of some historical men for more freedom of human labor led to new useful inventions such as the steam power and other industrial machines. 3) Well, since America was a young nation it needed more experience and most of the people were probably too busy working on how to settle their new nation and other important issues, while England, it had some men who took the chance and some of the time to think over on how to improve over the aspect of the human labor. |
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Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 3:16 AM |
Yoselin Cisneros
Revolution
began in England first, because of its banking, shipping,philosophers,
and strong nation.
Also with the Industrial Revolution was the Sscientific Revolution,
which
gave opportunity for new ideas in inventions. All the inventions that
brought success were
also part of the reason Industrial Revolution happened first in
Enlgand,
2. Little things like England using wood instead of coal to heat and
than little by little
inventing more ideas to advance economically and socially. another
reason is that England
had a large amount of capital to invest in the New England.
3. It would have been unlikley for the Industrial Revolution to occur
in America, because
unlike England America was barley starting to be independent and it
was not a very strong
nation financialy and was not yet stable. As Danielle said before
America was still a "Baby"
and didn't have suficient "Life" in earth to manage such a thing like
the Industrial Revolution.
Mary Falkenberg
advanced than other nations and thier
economy strong.
2. The Advanced Steam Engine, created by James Watt, played
a major role in industialization.
3. Around this time america is just getting recognition as a nation.
It is a
very young country compared to england.
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Daniel Reyes
in England because of their strong economy and advancement in
technology.
2. The English textile industry was was the most profitable and helped
in advances in manufacturing which led to more inventions to produce
goods faster.
3. It was very unlikely for it to happen in America first because they
had to fix their economic issues first. Many immigrants from Great
Britain first introduced English technology int the states which led
to the industrial revolution in the U.S.
Nazeera Siddiqui
- Well since everyone pretty much had the same answer, I agree with all of them. England had many factors that got it to be the first industrialized nation. In England they had rich resources like coal and other materials need for the industries. Their trading was strong which is what allowed the spread of ideas and industry. England had an effective central back, well-developed credit market, and had a labor surplus. Also their government encouraged technological change and a free market and allowed the domestic economy to function with few restrictions. So basically, England was the only country that was ready for the industrial revolution, so it occurred first there.
- Like mentioned by a few others, like Ruth, I agree that the cotton gin was one of the factors that led England to be the first industrialized nation. Also like Mary, Bobby, Danielle and others mentioned the development of steam power was very important for the Industrial Revolution.
- Also like Danielle said, America was very unlikely to go through the revolution first because the nation was still starting out and settling things. They still were dealing with problems economically so they couldn’t afford it just yet. England was just so much more advanced and stronger economically. I also agreed with Nelsy on the fact that America was trying to be stable after all that it went through in the previous years.
Matthew R. Giorgio
Here are Karina's responses:
1. The Industrial Revolution started in England because, that country
was determined to accomplish their goals and seek a better future,
they also had a good economy which was a huge advantage. In the
lecture of "The Origins of the Industrial Revolution in England" it
states "England had an effective central bank and well-developed
credit market." Therefore, England's advantage was that they had money
to support a new innovation.
2. The historical factors that led to the "the first industrialized
nation" were the Renaissance, the Reformation, Scientific Revolution
and Enlightenment. "The Origins of the Industrial Revolution in
England" explains "Industrial Revolution implied that man now had not
only the opportunity and the knowledge but the physical means to
completely subdue nature." Past revolutions have developed knowledge
that lead to the Industrial Revolution.
3. It would be unlikely for the Indutrial Revolution to occure in
America because they were not as determined as England to have better
technology. "English entrepreneurs had a much wider scope of
activities than did their Continental counterparts at the same time."
On Nov 30, 3:31 am, Nazeera Siddiqui <nazeera8...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1. Well since everyone pretty much had the same answer, I agree with all
> of them. England had many factors that got it to be the first
> industrialized nation. In England they had rich resources like coal and
> other materials need for the industries. Their trading was strong which is
> what allowed the spread of ideas and industry. England had an effective
> central back, well-developed credit market, and had a labor surplus. Also
> their government encouraged technological change and a free market and
> allowed the domestic economy to function with few restrictions. So
> basically, England was the only country that was ready for the industrial
> revolution, so it occurred first there.
> 2. Like mentioned by a few others, like Ruth, I agree that the cotton
> gin was one of the factors that led England to be the first industrialized
> nation. Also like Mary, Bobby, Danielle and others mentioned the
> development of steam power was very important for the Industrial
> Revolution.
> 3. Also like Danielle said, America was very unlikely to go through the
> revolution first because the nation was still starting out and settling
> things. They still were dealing with problems economically so they couldn’t
> afford it just yet. England was just so much more advanced and stronger
> economically. I also agreed with Nelsy on the fact that America was trying
> to be stable after all that it went through in the previous years.
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advancements in
technology such as the steam power
and the improvements in weaving drone,animal power,etc.
The textile industry also helped in making advancements because it was
the most
profitable and it encouraged others to
invent new inventions.Britains' advancements in
manufacturing to industrial were inventions
followed by others in quick succession,
2.Inventions such at the steam power and the ones that followed
helped lead to a better industrial revolution.Also the banks that
followed in the revolution
along with the factories.
3.America was going through economic problems at the time and
from the revolution out of all the nations that had heard about it
from people
spreading the word after learning about them in the British factories.
America was receiving more immigrants from Britain more than other
nations.
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simon g
and also the moral toward manufacturing.
"The political and moral advantages of this country, as a seat of
manufactures, are not less remarkable than its physical advantages."
"In the eighteenth century, a series of inventions transformed the
manufacture of cotton in England and gave rise to a new mode or
production -- the factory system. "
I would have to agree with everyone also because it is true that other
countries were not as advanced as the British technologies
2. The inventions led to the industrial revolution such as the cotton
wheel and the water wheel and steam powered engines. "Although the
spinning jenny and water frame managed to increase the productive
capacity of the cotton industry, the real breakthrough came with
developments in steam power" The inventions help increase the
factory's productivity
3. I agree with bobby and Pedro, the American economic status was bad
during that time and it was a new country. " what the Industrial
Revolution accomplished was nothing less than a structural change in
the economic organization of English and European society." <----
economic *key word*
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