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Question
Explain the statement with a reason:
The Industrial Revolution first began in England.
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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 it could obtain raw materials at low prices from these colonies.
- England could also export processed goods and sell them in their colonies with large profit margins using its 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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