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Causation: Industrialization

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BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 6.3ACTIVITYCAUSATION: INDUSTRIALIZATION1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Causation: Industrialization”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeAnalyzing the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution helps you understand why it started in Great Britainand how it impacted the world. Process1.As you read “The Industrial Revolution,”underline or highlight reasons the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and any effects of industrialization you find. 2.Complete the Causation Tool(on page 2) using the article and your highlights.
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 6.3ACTIVITYCAUSATION: INDUSTRIALIZATION2Causation ToolAdd the event you are analyzing and corresponding information.Then, if your teacher asks you to create a causal map, use your answers here to help construct that causal representation.EventBeginning of the Industrial Revolu6on in Great BritainDatesLoca-onBrief descrip-onList your causes and use the legend to help you label type and role.Causes: LongtermIntermediatetermShorttermList the effects of the event and use the legend to help you label type and role.EffectsLegendTypeRole(P) Poli6cal (I) Innova6on ($) Economic (C) Cultural (E) Environmental (S) Social() Triggering event—the most immediate cause of an eventNecessary Relevant
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 6.3ACTIVITYCAUSATION: INDUSTRIALIZATION33.After you’ve filled out the Causation Tool, answer thefollowingquestions:•What do you think was the most important cause of industrialization starting in Great Britain?Why?•What do you think was the most importantconsequence (effect) of industrialization?Why?