WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two of the following were important raw materials needed as a cause of the Industrial Revolution?
A
Electricity
B
Gas
C
Coal
D
Iron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It would then be safe to reason that iron and steel effectively fuelled the industrial revolution. Europe, and Britain in particular, was the pivot of this revolution largely because of their large supply of coal and iron ore.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first main cause was the emergence of capitalism as an economic theory, since it helped wealthy individuals to start their own businesses. The next major cause was the expansion of European imperialism around the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raw materials from colonies across the British Empire fuelled the Industrial Revolution. These materials included wool and gold from Australia; cotton, sugar and tobacco from the Americas; gold and diamonds from Africa; and spices, fabric and tea from India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pig iron and puddled iron were both essential materials for the industrial revolution. They were used to make a variety of products such as tools, machines, and buildings. The first puddling furnace was built in 1784, and by 1800 there were over 200 puddling furnaces in Britain.

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