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Question
Explain the statement with reason.
The Industrial Revolution first began in England.
Solution
'Industrial Revolution' indicates the transition from manual production to mechanized production.
- In England, the atmosphere was suitable for the industrial revolution.
- Large amounts of iron ore and coal were available.
- The humid climate of England was suitable for producing yarn.
- These conditions proved to be favorable for the textile industry in England.
- England had also established a large number of colonies by then so England could obtain raw materials at cheap rates from these colonies.
- England could also export processed goods and sell them in their colonies with large profit margins using their navy.
- The availability of cheap labor made it possible for them to maintain an optimum level of costs.
- These factors prepared the ground for the industrial revolution in England thus giving a boost to its economy. Because of the above reasons the Industrial Revolution first began in England.
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