Other Sites to Visit

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution
2. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution
3. http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1981/2/81.02.06.x.html
4. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook14.asp
5. http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Industrial_Revolution.html
6. https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/big-history-project/acceleration/bhp-modern-world-created/a/the-industrial-revolution

Industrial Revolution: Key Terms [Relevant to Posts]

- Industrial Revolution: The transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to 1840

- Industrialism : A social or economic system build on manufacturing industries

- Capitalism: an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for private, rather than the state

- Marxism: worldview and method of social analysis based on attention to class-relations and societal conflict, on a materialist interpretation of historical development, and on  a dialectical view of social transformation

- Classical Liberalism: political philosophy and ideology belonging to liberalism in which primary emphasis is placed on securing the freedom of the individual by limiting the power of the government

- Imperialism: a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

- Monopoly: the exclusive possession or control of the supply of trade in a commodity or service

- Factory System: method of manufacturing, first adopted in England at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s and later spread abroad

- Industrialization: the period of social and economic change that transforms a human group from an agrarian society into an industrial one

- Urbanization: The increasing number of people that live in urban areas. It predominantly results in the physical growth of urban areas.

- Limited Liability (Corporations): Legal protection for investors from personal responsibility for a firm's finances

- Stock Market: A site for buying and selling financial interests, or stock, in businesses; examples include the London or Hong Kong stock exchanges

- Transnational Business(es): Incorporated or unincorporated enterprises comprising parent enterprises and their foreign affiliates. A parent enterprise is defined as an enterprise that controls assets of other entities in countries other than its home country, usually by owning a certain equity capital stake

Sources:
"Google Dictionary." Google. Google, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.

Smith, Bonnie G., Marc Van De Mieroop, Richard Von Glahn, and Kris
Lane. Crossroads and Cultures: A History of The World's Peoples. First
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2012. Print.   

Timeline of Events

1708- Jethro Tull creates mechanical seed planter that plants seed in rows
1709- Abraham Darby uses coke to smelt iron, used as new power source
1712- Thomas Newcomen invents the steam engine
1733- John Kay creates flying shuttle
1765- James Hargreaves invents spinning jenny which revolutionizes textile industry

1779- Crompton uses steam engine in to power textile mills
1792- William Murdock uses coal to power lights in houses
1793- Eli Whitney invents cotton gin
1801- Robert Trevithick uses a steam-powered train

1811- Workers destroy machinery in an attempt to not lose their jobs in Luddite Riots
1830- First commercial train service in Liverpool and Manchester


Source:
Landow, George P. "The Industrial Revolution: A Timeline." The Industrial Revolution: A Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.

How and why did some governments reform their practices because of the Industrial Revolution?

As industrial global capitalism changed the economy of the world, it also changed forms of governing.  With rising demand for raw materials, some nations became imperialists.  They needed new materials, and new participants to buy their exports.  By establishing a presence in foreign lands, governments were able to stimulate economic growth.  These practices led to warfare, as some natives resisted and other nations fought for customers.  Another tactic that was used was raising the wages of factory workers.  This opened up more opportunities for these workers to be able to buy products domestically.  However, not all nations raised wages.  The English government sided with wealthy business owners, and did not raise the minimum wage.  This contrast of governing styles show how different nations formed new policies. Most rulers ruled through centralized government with the help of these centralized business.

This map shows the land imperial powers took over.
Sources:

"Responses to the Industrial Revolution." Webs.bcp.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014.
Wang, Qiudong. "The Trend of Global Capitalism." Arizona, n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2014.

Key People and Events

People

1. Eli Whitney

invented the cotton gin which increased the harvest rate of cotton seeds as well as interchangeable parts

2. Francis C. Lowell

improved the efficiency of cloth production by combining both the spinning and weaving process into one factory

3. Elias Howe

created the sewing machine

4. Cyrus McCormick

created the mechanical reaper which allowed grain to be harvested more quickly

5. John Deere

created the steel plow which improved farming techniques

6. Samuel F. B. Morse

created the telegraph

7. James Watts

created the steam engine

8. Robert Fulton

invented the steam boat

9. Richard Arkwright

created the Arkwright factory system 

Events

1. 1712 - Thomas Newcomen invented the first steam engine. This steam engine model is not very useful at the time, but the steam engine would become very important later in the Industrial Revolution. 
2. 1764 - James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. This invention made it possible to spin more than one ball of yarn at a time.
3. 1769 - James watts improved the steam engine. This steam engine would go on to fuel trains, steamboats, and factories.
4. 1794 - Eli Whitney patented  the cotton gin. this improved the efficiency of harvesting cotton allowing plantations to make more of a profit.
5. 1844 - Samuel Morse invented the telegram. This improved communications for the common person as well as war generals during war.
6. 1846 - Elias Howe invented the sewing machine. This allowed for clothes to be made both in the home and in factories.
7. 1853 - Elisha Otis created the elevator safety break. The elevator safety break improved the safety of elevators in places as large as the Eiffel Tower. 
8. 1855 - The Bessemer Method for processing steel was invented. this process helped make steel out of iron in less time and for less money.
9. 1866 - Alfred Nobel invented dynamite. Dynamite was critical for making paths for roads and railways. 
10. 1870 - Louis Pasteur - develops a vaccine to cure common illnesses. His vaccine increased the life expectancy in many places and saved many lives.
11. 1876 - Alexander Gram Bell patented the telephone. This improved communications and made it more available for people who couldn't afford the telegraph.
12. 1879 - Thomas Edison created the light bulb. This revolutionized work allowing people to work at night as it was usually done exclusively during the day time.
13. 1883 - The Brooklyn Bridge opens - At the time, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world, and it was finally finished after 13 years of instruction. 
14. 1903 - Orville Wright makes the first powered airplane flight - Unlike the first flight Orville took with his brother, Wilbur, this flight was powered by an engine not just wind.
15. 1908 - Henry Ford created the Model T - The Model T was revolutionary because so many of them were able to be produced because of assembly line technology. 

Sources:

"Industrial Revolution Timeline." Industrial Revolution Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.

Kelly, Martin. "Industrial Revolution People, Inventions, and Events." About.com American History. N.p.,   n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2014.

How Did Workers Respond to the Industrial Revolution and How Did Their Vision of Society Compare to Industrialists?

Workers were generally not happy/satisfied with the conditions they were forced to work and live in during the Industrial Revolution. These workers responded in two primary ways: by organization and by protest. The working people often organized themselves in groups to improve working conditions, limit working hours, and gain higher wages. Others protested capitalism, opposed the exploitation of workers, and advocated alternative forms of society such as Marxism. The workers mostly disagreed with industrialists about views on society. As stated before, the common working people promoted a vision of society that included Marxism, Utopian socialism, or even anarchism. Industrialists preferred the current state of society, capitalism, because it spawned economic success in the global economy. 

Sources:

Smith, Bonnie G., Marc Van De Mieroop, Richard Von Glahn, and Kris

Lane. Crossroads and Cultures: A History of The World's Peoples. First

ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2012. Print.

Strickland, Bill. AP World History: Key Concepts and Focus Questions. N.p.: n.p., n.d. PDF.

What Financial Institutions Facilitated Industrial Production?

During the Industrial Revolution, various financial institutions emerged and aided in the facilitation of industrial production. These institutions, which expanded rapidly during the time period, include stock markets, insurance companies, limited liability corporations, banks, and large scale transnational businesses. In addition to the physical institutions, the continual development of capitalism and classical liberalism inspired and expanded industrial production.


Sources:
Smith, Bonnie G., Marc Van De Mieroop, Richard Von Glahn, and Kris
Lane. Crossroads and Cultures: A History of The World's Peoples. First
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2012. Print.

Strickland, Bill. AP World History: Key Concepts and Focus Questions. N.p.: n.p., n.d. PDF.