Question

Industrial Revolution in England may be attributed to many factors. What was the role of the following factor:

Availability of Coal and Iron.

England in the 18th century was most favorably placed for an Industrial Revolution. Discuss the role of the following factor in stimulating industrial expansion:

Availability of Coal and Iron.

Answer 1

The role of the given factor in stimulating industrial expansion in England in the 18th Century is described as under:

Availability of Coal and Iron: Coal and Iron were immensely available in England. In the north of England, lay both the coalfields and the deposits of iron. Most factories sprang up in northern regions, which became the most populous part of the country.