Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Coal, Steam, and the Industrial Revolution/Crash Course World History

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9

Overview

John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more people more dramatically than any of the political revolutions we've discussed. So, why did the Industrial Revolution happen around 1750 in the United Kingdom? Coal. Easily accessible coal, it turns out. All this, plus you'll finally learn the difference between James Watt and Thomas Newcomen, and will never again be caught telling people that your blender has a 900 Newcomen motor.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 9 - World History

    SS10.WH.9

    Describe the impact of technological inventions, conditions of labor, and the economic theories of capitalism, liberalism, socialism, and Marxism during the Industrial Revolution on the economies, societies, and politics of Europe.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.WH.9

    Vocabulary

    • capitalism
    • liberalism
    • socialism
    • Marxism
    • Industrial Revolution

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The impact inventions, labor conditions, economic, and governmental theories had on Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

    Skills

    Student is able to:
    • Evaluate critical factors surrounding a historical time period.
    • Identify causal factors of historical changes.
    • Distinguish among causal factors and results of historical changes.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Various factors impacted the economies, societies, and politics during the Industrial Revolution and each had an impact of the Industrial Revolution on Europe and the world.
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    Resource Provider

    PBS
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    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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