WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which was NOT a reason that the Industrial Revolution began in England/Britain?
A
Wealth from the triangular slave trade
B
Population growth because of new foods.
C
Coal and iron deposits were plentiful in Britain.
D
Britain’s population decreased.
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: -Some of the main reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England are: It had banks of raw materials from its colonies under the British crown. It had a well developed banking system that encouraged the wealthy to invest in infrastructure and anyone who wanted to run their own business.

Detailed explanation-3: -the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, the effects of the Agricultural Revolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Population Growth By the time of the Industrial Revolution, there were more people than ever before. A main reason for this was 18th century agricultural improvements, which all but ended the periodic famines that had kept down European populations. From 1750 to 1850, the population of England alone nearly tripled.

Detailed explanation-5: -efficient agriculture. coal as a cheap fuel. significant urbanisation. high cost of labour. intercontinental trade opportunities. government support of business. innovation and entrepreneurship. More items •14-Apr-2023

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