Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32

In which 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. Chapters: Introduction: The Industrial Revolution 00:00 What Was the Industrial Revolution? 1:48 Innovations in the British Textile Industry 2:38 Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Europe? 4:08 An Open Letter to the Steam Engine 4:57 What was going on in China during the Industrial Revolution? 5:35 European Advantages: High Wages and Low Fuel Costs 7:03 W