Question

The industrial revolution in England and Western Europe more than two centuries ago was triggered by some key scientific and technological advances. What were these advances?

Answer 1

More than two centuries ago, England and Western Europe invented the steam engine, electricity, the theory of gravitation and explosives. Steam engines helped them in the field of hat and thermodynamics, the theory of gravitation in the field of motion and making guns and cannons. This progress brought about the Industrial Revolution in England and Western Europe.

Answer 2

Some of the key advances during that period in science and technology include the application of heat and thermodynamics to form the steam engine. The Discovery of electricity helped in designing dynamos and motors. The study of gravitation led to the study of motion and making guns and cannons. This gave power to the hands of Western countries, and they ruled over the rest of the world. The discovery of explosives not only helped the army but also mineral exploration. These are some examples of scientific and technological advances which helped England and Europe to have their prominent positions in the world. In fact, the progress in chemistry, physics and natural sciences brought the Industrial Revolution in England and Western Europe.