#AP European History: Industrial Revolution Study Guide 🏭

Hey there! Let's get you prepped for the AP Euro exam with a supercharged review of the Industrial Revolution. We'll cover everything you need to know, with a focus on making it stick. Let's dive in!

#Britain Takes the Lead: The First Industrial Nation

#The OG Industrialized Country

• Capitalism & Free Markets: It all started with Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations (1776), advocating for a free market driven by supply and demand, not government control. This idea fueled the Industrial Revolution. 💡

  • Key Concept: Private investors funded new technologies, and political/social stability allowed the government to take a backseat.

• Agricultural Revolution: Increased food production led to a population boom. However, the Enclosure Acts pushed peasants off their land, creating a surplus of labor looking for work in cities.

![Malthus' Theory of Population](https://zupay.blob.core.windows.net/resources/files/0baca4f69800419293b4c75aa2870acd_edfacd_788.png)

• Natural Resources: Britain had an abundance of coal, iron, wood, and water, which were crucial for industrial growth. ✅

#Effects of Government Support

• Private Initiative with Government Help: While private investors and entrepreneurs were key, the British Parliament also promoted industrial and commercial interests.

  • Government Actions: Invested in innovation, transportation (railroads, canals), and repealed the Corn Laws (grain import/export regulations) to please industrialists and urban workers. 🚂

• Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (1851): A major flex by Britain, showcasing the wonders of industrialization. It featured displays from all over the world and attracted millions of visitors. 🏆

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