Dawn Of The Industrial Age

Chapter 5.1

Life Changes as Industry Spreads  In the mid 1700’s the production of food and goods became easier due to complex machines.

 This process of Industrialization was slow at first, but eventually led to the growth of cities and the end to the rural way of life.

Agriculture Spurs Industry

 The Industrial Revolution began with improvements in farming.

 Rich landowners began to enclose large farms, & purchasing the smaller farms around them.

 Populations in Europe soared because of food surplus and improved sanitation and medical care

Health Improvements • Anesthetics or drugs that prevent pain during surgery were invented • Antiseptics to prevent death and disease in the 1840’s.

Agriculture Spurs Industry Cont.

• Jethro Tull invented the seed drill to aid farmers by dropping seeds in rows. • Charles Townshend urged farmers to grow turnips to restore the soil. Both men were developers of new agricultural techniques.

New Technology Become Key

 Coal powered the steam engine, which, in turn, powered everything from trains to ships.

 The intense heat of coal also allowed for improved iron production, which further benefited the new railway industry.  They used coal to smelt iron, which made it stronger and better for railroads and steamships.

New Technology Become Key Cont.  James Watt improved the steam engine.  New sources of energy such as steam and coal emerge and make work more productive.

Telegraph Lines 1891