A major cause of the Industrial revolution was the
agricultural revolution which preceded it. The agricultural revolution was part of the
Columbian Exchange, when new crops such as maize (corn) and potatoes were exported to
England. These new crops led to increased health and less infant mortality resulting in
a population explosion in England. Also, the basic price of food went down and a much
smaller percentage of a family's income was needed to purchase food; which left more
money for clothes, etc. More people with less expense for food created a demand for
manufactured products which had not existed before, and gave rise to industrialization;
first in the textile industry. It should be noted that England was ripe for
Industrialization not only because of its population but also because of its stable
government, its abundance of navigable waters which could be used not only for
transportation but also in the production of steam; and also a large amount of iron ore
deposits near the surface which were easily accessible. So when the Industrial
Revolution began in England, it found itself on very fertile
soil.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
What is the cause of INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION in England?
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