Friday

During the week we discussed a number of contributing factors related to the Industrial Revolution.

Yesterday was dicussed the economic factors behind the Industrial Revolution such as:
1.)Free Market
2.)Laissez-faire
3.)Capatilism
4.)Socialism
5.)Globalization

We also reviewed our previous lesson on transportation and resources.

On Thursday we discussed the changes in transportation and how that affected the movement of goods and resources during the Industrial Revolution. Some of the topics discussed in class were:
1.) Steam engine trains, machines,steam boats
2.) Resources that fueled the Industrial Revolution- Coal, Iron, Cotton/Wool
3.) We also discussed the Mercantilism Theory and how it was realated to Colonalism + Raw Materials

On Wednesday we discussed how Great Britain was the first to attempt the Agricultural Revolution. Some of the topics discussed were:
1.) Enclosure
2.) Farming for a profit
3.) New breeding methods
4.) New farming methods
5.) New technologies invented to improve production/labour

Overall we had a great week of learning. It is important that students are starting to prepare for their unit test which will take place on Wednesday March 28. Students should work through their review sheet, look over their work booklets and read over their textbook.

Thanks for a great week and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday.