WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a cause of the Industrial Revolution?
A
Agricultural Revolution
B
American Revolution
C
War of 1812
D
Socialism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -What were the main reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England? England had banks of raw materials from its colonies under the British crown. England had a developed banking system that encouraged the wealthy to invest in infrastructure. England possessed the infrastructure needed for textiles.

Detailed explanation-3: -(i) More Demand of Raw-Material: There was a rapid growth in the demand for raw material. It was an effect on industrialisation. (ii) Mechanised Farming: To meet the increasing demand for more raw material the farmers used the new machines for sowing, ploughing, digging, reaping and thrashing purposes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The British Agricultural Revolution was the result of the complex interaction of social, economic and farming technological changes. Major developments and innovations include: Norfolk four-course crop rotation: fodder crops, particularly turnips and clover, replaced leaving the land fallow.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Major Causes of the Industrial Revolution Include. 1) Capitalism. 2) European Imperialism | Causes Of The Industrial Revolution. 3) Mining of Resources. 4) Impact of the Steam Power on the Revolution | Causes Of The Industrial Revolution. 5) Agricultural Revolution. 6) Scientific Revolution. 7) Governmental Policies. More items •19-Dec-2019

There is 1 question to complete.