Agricultural Revolution Enclosures- bought by wealthy land owners Small farmers forced to move to the cities Seed drill Crop rotation- Plant different crops, some

take nutrients from the soil some put it back Livestock- only let the strong animals get it

on, result larger animals example lamb 18-50 lbs

BIG RESULT- Increase in Crops = Increase in Population

Abundant Natural Resources

Water power & Coal Iron to produce machines Rivers for transportation Harbors to ship goods

This allowed the Industry to Thrive

Political Stability

Though involved in many wars, none took place on English soil

Result stable infrastructure Positive attitude Laws passed to protect businesses

Factors of Production

Land Labor Capital (wealth)

Technology advantages

Flying Shuttle –John Kay-weaving Spinning Jenny- Hargreaves Waterframe- Arkwright Cotton gin- Eli Whitney Steam engine- James Watt Later used for trains & Boats

Entrepreneurs

Organizes Manages, Takes a risk

Railroad boom

Cheap transportation New jobs Travel Seafood