WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What two reasons did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain?
A
Britain lacked natural resources and steam power.
B
Britain had falling prices and cheap transportation.
C
Britain was able to grow cotton and had a stable government.
D
Britain had plentiful natural resources and easy access to the sea.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Britain had large supplies of coal and iron which are two of the most important raw materials used to produce the goods for the early Industrial Revolution. Also, there was large water power to fuel the new machines and rivers for inland transportation. Industries were developed where natural resources are available.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Industrial Revolution first began in Britain in the 18th Century and quickly spread around the world. Three reasons that led to the Industrial Revolution was the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, and The Agricultural Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -England was the first country to experience industrialization. Because it had been a politically stable country. There was abundance of natural resources like iron and coal in England. Iron and coal are necessary resources for the functioning of any industry.

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