What are the causes of the Industrial Revolution?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_… or Causes Regional GDP/capita changed very little for most of human history before the Industrial Revolution. (The empty areas mean no data, not very low levels. There is data for the years 1, 1000, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1820, 1900, and 2003)The causes of the Industrial Revolution were complicated and remain a topic for debate, with some historians believing the Revolution was an outgrowth of social and institutional changes brought by the end of feudalism in Britain after the English Civil War in the 17th century. As national border controls became more effective, the spread of disease was lessened, thereby preventing the epidemics common in previous times.[12] The percentage of children who lived past infancy rose significantly, leading to a larger workforce.
The Industrial Revolution gradually came about because of the radical new ideas and innovations from the Agricultural, Commercial, and Scientific Revolutions, that inspired the new revolution in Britain. The Commercial Revolution promoted entrepreneurialism, and larger, overseas markets with whom Britain could trade. The Agricultural Revolution brought about new methods in farming and cultivation, along with a surplus of food and people, which provided a generous labor supply. The Scientific Revolution started a new way of thinking about the universe through emperecism, which invoked a spirit of curiosity and inventiveness in people. The Commercial Revolution, which began in the 15th century, encouraged entrepreneurialism which stimulated capitalism, and created bigger, more profitable trade routes overseas. Inspired by the Renaissance idea of humanism, which promoted human achievement, merchants were now self-confidant and a new class of commercial entrepreneurs erupted.
One of the causes of the Industrial Revolution is, in my opinion, the Protestant Revolution and its emphasis on what came to be known as the Protestant work ethic. “Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop!” is a Calvinist saying. Many folks judge their worth by what they do, unfortunately. So moving away from the classic Catholic balanced teaching on work and rest towards the Protestant work ethic of “Go! Go! Go!” led to capitalism, money hunger, and the ongoing destruction of the planet. A good result of capitalism is that we have all these marvelous toys to play with and that make life much easier. The downside is our air and water are poisoned.
steam power was invented and became popular. Goods are able to be sent across wide distances across Europe due to steam powered trains. Factories started using steam power for their machinery thus increasing outputs. The sharp increase in trade and production and the increase in transportation speed let to rapid growth of such industries.. thus leading to what is so-called the Industrial Revolution.
