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Because in the 1800's, that's exactly what it was. Britain was the world's first industrialised nation and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Raw materials were imported from Britain's colonies and manufactured goods were sold back to them. Britain also had huge reserves of coal and iron ore - most of which are now depleted.
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∙ 15y agoIn what ways was Britain once the workshop of the world?
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∙ 13y agoDuring the 19th century, Britain was the world's leading manufacturing nation due to its advanced technical innovations and huge Natural Resources of coal and iron.
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What countries were referred to as the Allies in World War 2?
The Allies were: * U.S.A * Great Britain * France(for some time ) * USSR
What was the war between Britain and french referred to the Europe?
no it was not
Was the evacuation of children in world war 2 also called the blitz?
No, it was most commonly just referred to as the Evacuation, but also Operation Pied Piper. The Blitz referred solely to the sustained Bombing of British cities during the Battle of Britain.
In colonial times the word referred to people who did what?
patriots in colonial times wanted freedom from Britain.
Japan was known as the world's workshop in the years after World War 2 because it?
imported raw materials and made them into finished goods for export
Which country is known as the workshop of the world?
britain
What place is known as the workshop of Europe?
The Workshop of Europe (and the world) was a nickname given to the United Kingdom. Its capital is London.
Why was Britain called the workshop of the world?
Great Britain has been called the workshop of the world because of its leadership in the Industrial Revolution. England built more factories and production facilities than any other nation during that time.
What countries were referred to as the Allies in World War 2?
The Allies were: * U.S.A * Great Britain * France(for some time ) * USSR
What is the largest Games Workshop figure?
The Tau Manta from Forge World (which is owned by Games Workshop)
What was the war between Britain and french referred to the Europe?
no it was not
Why was Japan known as the world's workshop during World War 2?
It wasn't.
Why were the early months of World War 2 referred to as the phoney war?
The Phony War was a period where there was no conflict between the western allies (Britain and France) and Germany.
Was the evacuation of children in world war 2 also called the blitz?
No, it was most commonly just referred to as the Evacuation, but also Operation Pied Piper. The Blitz referred solely to the sustained Bombing of British cities during the Battle of Britain.
Why is Great Britain still referred to as great?
The great in Great Britain doesn't mean really good, but instead means big. In the same sense that the first world war is called the great war. Great Britain is the large country of the Britons, as opposed to Brittany in France, which is the small land of the Britons.
Why did Britain new laws that the colonist referred to as the intolerable acts?
Britain made laws to punish the people for the Boston Tea Party.
From which country did the US achieve its independence?
England, also referred to as Great Britain.
