USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?
A
cotton and tobacco
B
oil and natural gas
C
coal and iron
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The inputs for the industry include raw materials such as iron ore, coal and limestone, along with labour, capital, site and other infrastructure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural resources-Britain had large and accessible supplies of coal and iron-two of the most important raw materials used to produce the goods for the early Industrial Revolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -People found an extra source of energy with an incredible capacity for work. That source was fossil fuels-coal, oil, and natural gas, though coal led the way-formed underground from the remains of plants and animals from much earlier geologic times.

Detailed explanation-4: -England had rich natural resources in the form of coal and iron mines. Coal was a valuable source of energy to fuel machinery, and iron was used to make machines and products, such as tools and cookware.

Detailed explanation-5: -Natural Resources Land in this sense is not just open land for industry to build on. It also means the natural resources needed for industrialization. Coal was needed in vast quantities for the Industrial Revolution to fuel steam engines and furnaces. Iron ore was necessary for machines, buildings, and bridges.

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