Question

What were the main reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England?

• A. England had banks of raw materials from its colonies under the British crown.
• B. England had a developed banking system that encouraged the wealthy to invest in infrastructure.
• C. England possessed the infrastructure needed for textiles.
• D. England had a feudal socio-political structure, wherein the practice of serfdom was prevalent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

England possessed the infrastructure needed for textiles.

Some of the main reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England are:

• It had banks of raw materials from its colonies under the British crown.
• It had a well developed banking system that encouraged the wealthy to invest in infrastructure and anyone who wanted to run their own business.
• It possessed the infrastructure needed for textiles.
• It encouraged new inventions and scientific discoveries.
• At the time, it was politically stable.