HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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It encouraged people to emigrate to other countries
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eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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displaced England’s agricultural and fishing industries.
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offered cheap transportation for materials and goods.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ever-greater efficiency of trains meant goods could be transported more cheaply, and so they became more affordable to more people. Businesses could now sell their products to new markets. Products like fresh fish were available in inland areas for the first time.
Detailed explanation-2: -The railroad opened the way for the settlement of the West, provided new economic opportunities, stimulated the development of town and communities, and generally tied the country together.
Detailed explanation-3: -The impact of the railways was great. Industry benefited as goods could now be transported faster and in even greater quantities than before, reducing costs and creating bigger markets. The construction of the railway network also fueled demand for coal and steel.