As new methods of industrial production became more common in parts of northwestern Europe, they spread to other parts of Europe & the US, Russia & Japan
KC-5.1.I.B
The development of machines, including steam engines & the internal combustion engine, made it possible to take advantage of both existing & vast newly discovered resources of energy stored in fossil fuels, specifically coal and oil
The fossil fuels revolution greatly increased the energy available to human societies
KC-5.1.I.E
This led to new methods in the production of (steel, chemicals, electricity, precision machinery)
KC-5.1.II.B
The rapid development of steam-powered industrial production in European countries & the US contributed to the increase in these regions share of global manufacturing during the 1st industrial revolution
KC-5.1.IV
These all made exploration, development & communication possible in interior regions globally, which led to increased trade & migration
KC-5.1.I.C
The development of the factory system concentrated production in a single location & led to an increasing degree of specialization of labor
KC-5.1.V.A
In industrialized states, many workers organized themselves, often in labor unions
Workers movement & political parties emerged in different areas, promoting alternative visions of society.
KC-5.1.VI.C
The rapid urbanization that accompanied global capitalism at times led to a varied of challenges
KC-5.1.VI.A
New Social classes, including the middle class & the industrial working class developed
KC-5.1.VI.B
Both women & children were needed to supplement their families’ income
middle class women who didn’t have the same economics demands increasingly limited to roles in the household or roles focused on child development
Working class women expected to work until marriage
KC-5.1.III.A
Western European countries began abandoning mercantilism & adopting free trade policies, partly in response to the growing acceptance of Adam Smith’s theories of laissez-faire capitalism & free market
KC-5.1.III.B
The global nature of trade & production contributed to the proliferation of large-scale transnational businesses that relied on new practices in banking & finance
KC-5.1
The development of industrial capitalism led to increased standards of living for some, & to continued improvement in manufacturing methods that increased the availability, affordability, & variety of consumer goods.
KC-5.1.V.D
In response to the social & economic changes brought about by industrial capitalism, some government, organizations, & individuals promoted various types of political, social, educational, & urban reforms
KC-5.3.IV.A.ii
Discontent with established power structures encouraged the development of various ideologies, including those espoused by Karl Marx & ideas of socialism & communism
