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Britain imports 2.5 million pounds of raw cotton
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James Hargreaves invents the Spinning Jenny
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Henry Cort developed a process called puddling
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James Watt built the steam engine.
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Effects the Industrial Revolution had on the poulation
In 1800 6 out of every 7 American workers were farmers. By 1860 the population had grown from 5 million to 30 million people and only 50% were farmers. -
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population of the United States grew from about 5 million to 30 million people, only 50% of Americans were farmers
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The first steam powered locomotive ran on an industrial rail line in Britain.
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The public rail line called “The Rocket” was opened.
It extended 32 miles from Liverpool to Manchester, and
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The Factory Act reduced child labor in Britain
The number of children in the industry were declined under this act. 9 years old was set as minimum age of employment. Children between 9 and 13 could work 9 hours a day and ages 13-18 years could work 12 hours. As the number of child employment declined, their places were replaced by women resulting in women making up 50% of labor force. -
Steamships began to cross the Atlantic
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Britain imported 366 million pounds of cotton per year
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Railroads
Britain went from 2,000 miles to more than 6,000 miles of railroad track.
It increased cotton industry, which was equal to the size of all European countries’ industries combined. -
Excessive working hours for women were outlawed
