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The Agricultural Revolution
move from strip farming to enclosed land formations.
increase in crop production and animal control.
more abundant food source, lead to increased health and well being of the countries citizens.
promoted the integration of new technology and shifted the effort from man power to machine power -
Urban Migration
As machines took over work on the land, people moved to the cities, lured by the promise of better wages, new skills and better living conditions. -
The Tipping Point
Capitalism - an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Under a laissez-faire system of government, Entrepreneurs exploited workers, sacrificed safety in place of productivity and found women and children to be an easily manipulated workforce. Pollution, cramped living conditions and poverty began to take a toll on the health and well being of the residence of cities. -
The Perfect Storm
- resources such as iron and steel, cotton and wool were in an abundance.
- new energy sources such as steam, water, and electricity were being harnessed to power machines and drive industries.
- New technologies allowed for mass production and efficiency gains with minimal human effort.
- People from the rural areas were keen to exchange their labor in return for modest wages.
- steam ships and railway lines meant that goods could be transported easily and new markets were opened.
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The Fight Back
With men out of work, alcoholism ensued and crime sky rocketed. People began to vandalize machines and factory equipment. Workers tried to band together to form unions.
