WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Industrial Revolution occurred only in Britain for about 50 years, but it eventually spread to other countries in Europe, the United States, Russia, and Japan .

Detailed explanation-2: -Developments in steam power and the iron industry also boosted Britain’s industrial growth. The Industrial Revolution made a major impact on British society as factories spread, cities grew, workers faced harsh conditions at work and at home, and transportation flourished.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Spread of the Industrial Revolution Sometimes they smuggled the machines out in rowboats to neighboring countries. The first countries after Britain to develop factories and railroads were Belgium, Switzerland, France, and the states that became Germany.

Detailed explanation-4: -Historians have identified several reasons for why the Industrial Revolution began first in Britain, including: the effects of the Agricultural Revolution, large supplies of coal, geography of the country, a positive political climate, and a vast colonial empire.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Industrial Revolution first spread to America after being smuggled out of Britain by Samuel Slater who immigrated to the United States during the 18th Century. He opened a textile mill in the Black River Valley in Rhode Island powered by his smuggled steam engine.