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The British Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a succession of innovations that increased the production of products using advanced machineries.
The Industrial Revolution took place in Britain first due to a few factors that Britain had possessed (in order for the Industrial Revolution to take place).
How did the Industrial Revolution take place in Britain first?
There was a sudden increase in population in Great Britain, which led to an increase in demand for basic necessities. The increase in population also inspired entrepreneurs to use them as labourers in factories/mills so that products could be produced.
Many things were improving in Britain, such as their modes of transport (for exporting and trading of material). The Agricultural revolution increased the amount of food required.
Enhancing of the modes of transport also meant that raw materials such as iron and coal could be transported easily from one place to another.
There were also prominent individuals that played an important role in the British Industrial Revolution; Sir Richard Arkwright, John Kay, and James Hargreaves.
Sir Richard Arkwright, John Kay, and James Hargreaves played important roles in enhancing the cotton and textile industry. Sir Richard Arkwright invented the water frame and the spinning frame. John Kay invented the flying shuttle and James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny. All these innovations were involved in mechanisation and it helped in the mass production of clothing and textiles.
The British Industrial Revolution also led to the Iron Industry and the innovation of the Steam Engine.
Most of the land in Great Britain was flat and that meant that canals and holes could be dug easily. This led to the mining of copper as they were closer to the surface.
The Steam Engine also enhanced sources of energy.
The Industrial Revolution in Britain made changes from home-based production to factories and mills. There were many textile factories in Lancashire.
But the Industrial Revolution also led to certain issues, such as Child Labour, etc.
A few factors of why the Industrial Revolution took place in Great Britain are:
Overseas Trade
Entrepreneurs and Inventors
Agriculture
Raw Materials
Transport
Population