WORLD HISTORY

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

PRE INDUSTRIAL EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did England have that led them to be the leader in the Industrial Revolution? (Choose three)
A
Coal
B
Iron ore
C
Abundant water sources
D
Numerous mountain ranges
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many factors contributed to Britain’s dominance, including agricultural changes, a population boom, economic innovations, new ideas and a scientific viewpoint, transportation foundations, natural resources, a supportive government, and a trade network with numerous colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural resources-Britain had large and accessible supplies of coal and iron-two of the most important raw materials used to produce the goods for the early Industrial Revolution. Also available was water power to fuel the new machines, harbors for its merchant ships, and rivers for inland transportation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The textile industry was the first to use modern production methods, and textiles became the dominant industry in terms of employment, value of output, and capital invested. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain, and many of the technological and architectural innovations were of British origin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The foundations of the industrial revolution were laid during George’s reign, with new levels of production in industries such as coal and shipbuilding and also in agriculture.

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