WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Britain had large and accessible supplies of coal and iron. These two were the most important natural resources used to produce the goods for the early Industrial revolution. Coal was needed in vast quantities to fuel engines and furnaces. Iron ore was necessary for machines, buildings and bridges.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Industrial Revolution was a period of major mechanization and innovation that began in Great Britain during the mid-18th century and early 19th century and later spread throughout much of the world. The British Industrial Revolution was dominated by the exploitation of coal and iron.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many different factors contributed to the rise of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. The new inventions, access to raw materials, trade routes and partners, social changes, and a stable government all paved the way for Britain to become an industry-driven country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coal was a necessary ingredient in the industrial process as it fueled the steam engines that were used in trains, ships and all other sorts of machinery. Not only did Britain have large supplies of the resource, but it was also easily obtainable.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coal powered the steam engines that propelled the Industrial Revolution, and the use of steam power increased the demand for metals and minerals. Because coal had become readily available, iron production expanded substantially and gave rise to new industries.

Detailed explanation-6: -Coal was king of the British Industrial Revolution. As coke, it provided an efficient fuel for reliably turning iron ore into iron.