What are the 5 reasons the industrial revolution began in England?

Answer 1

1. England had experienced all of the forerunners of industrialization in the previous century: an agricultural revolution, cottage industry, and an expanded commercial revolution. These developments had built surplus capital and an infrastructure

(shipping, banking, insurance, joint stock companies).

2. England already had a handcraft textile industry using wool, but with the availability of cotton from overseas markets as an alternative raw material.

3. The scientific revolution in England prepared the way for new inventions to be applied to industry.

4. A spreading shortage of wood (used for energy, for shipbuilding and

construction) stimulated a search for alternatives.

5. England was rich in supplies of coal for energy and iron for construction.

6. England had a long, irregular coastline with many rivers and natural

harbors which provided easy transportation by water to many areas.

7. England's population grew rapidly in the 18th century, providing a labor

force for industry.

Answer 2

of it land , labor, capital, and government support

Answer 3

Here are a few good reasons why Great Britain got the ball rolling on Industrialization...

- Plenty of capital. They were one of the two richest nations in the world (alongside France) at the time, which meant they could invest in new technology. - They were big players on the world scene as well, lots of influence in affairs outside G-B.

- GB was (and still is!) a small land mass, so they were practically FORCED to innovate as the population grew. Also, being relatively distanced from the scuffles everywhere else in Europe gave them plenty of freedom to innovate. - Their navy was second-to-none, and they operated alot of merchant marine ships, meaning they had access to lots of foreign materials and goods. - The culture in G-B at the time favoured the wealthy and innovative. Those who were apt at making money and studying the sciences/applications of that science were rewarded. - They had a single, internal market throughout G-B long before anyone else. - In terms of politics, the house of commons represented the mercantile/trading class very well (after all, the once-rich royals who ran the commons were inter-marrying with the trading rich, so it was a matter of self-interest). - G-B put a lot of emphasis on the Utility of science and technology. How can you implement this new technology into bettering a process? They also saw science as Religious work. In a sense, Science was the study of using Nature (one of God's creations), so if you could control nature, it made you closer to understanding God. Having the Church back you up back then meant a lot.

Answer 4

the IndustrIal RevolUtion began in England because they had all the Natural Resources needed to begin it, like coal, iron, etc. They also had great trade.

Answer 5

Abundant natural resources, enclosure act,production growth and increase in job opportunities were some reasons why England industrialized.