After the 17th Century, production of cotton in India decreased beyond limits. After the East India Company procured its rights in trade and monopoly from the Indian government, the ports of Surat and Hoogly declined. The colonial Rajahs forbid the proto-industrial trade in cotton through merchants in towns and established their authaurities over the country. They appointed officials known as 'gomasthas' who regulated trade, gave out advances to weavers and procured their produce. They eliminated trade with outside merchants and all the cotton of India was concentrated into the hands of the British. Textiles from India, were prohibited from sale in London and other colonies of the British. The export rate fell disastrously. Weavers were left unattended to and fell into the trap of poverty as production declined. The textiles belonging to India were much costlier than the cheap machine made textiles that were now imported to India from Machester, where they were made. During the First World War, these imports fell. Manchester was now required to produce articles for the war. Uniforms, horse saddles, tents and boots. Indian textiles flooded the markets as these were the only option for people now. Gradually, as the war dragged on, Indian factories were called upon to produce for the War. Produce and profits boomed in the country. After the war, though, Manchester could never regain the position that it had posessed earlier in India.
I'm afraid I can't help with the last one but I remember the first priority is always PPotassium, which is important in the production of many different kindds of fuel
Probably due to the increased mechanization of the combatant forces. But frankly, the production of national industries was a key factor in many conflicts prior to the first world war.
During the Civil War, the North generated revenue through various means, including the production and sale of war materials, such as weapons, uniforms, and supplies, benefiting from its industrial capacity. The government also raised funds through the issuance of war bonds and the introduction of new taxes, including the first income tax in U.S. history. Additionally, the North's railroads facilitated the efficient transport of goods and troops, further bolstering its economic advantage. Overall, the Northern economy thrived on its industrial strength and innovative financial strategies during the conflict.
Coal has been used for thousands of years as a fuel for cooking, etc. The first country to use coal for industrial purposes was the United Kingdom, where the industrial revolution began.
For electricity production, 1956
mass production
The first form of energy used in factories was primarily water power, harnessed through water wheels. This method was prevalent during the early industrial period, particularly in textile manufacturing. As the Industrial Revolution progressed, steam power became the dominant energy source, utilizing steam engines to drive machinery and significantly increase production capabilities.
industrial/ first response
cotton cloth
Massachusetts was the nation's first major industrial state, and during the later part of the 19th century, it was the US leader in shoemaking and textile production.
Libavius first described it during the 16th century. Others argue it was first discovered by a German monk named Basil Valentine. However, major production first began during the industrial revolution to make PVC plastic.
firearm parts cloth for clothing
The Haber-Bosch process was the first for the industrial production of ammonia.
Yes.
The Second Industrial Revolution differed from the first by focusing more on new technologies like electricity and steel production, leading to increased productivity and urbanization.
During the Industrial Revolution
I would imagine the textile industry was the first during or after the Industrial Revolution.