Ecnomic Revolution in Britain

Ecnomic Revolution in Britain

Why was Britain the first country to experience an industrial revolution?

The first Industrial Revolution took place in Great Britain at the end of the 18th century between 1750 and 1900. It is significant period of history and was caused by many different factors. England was a country ideal for the Industrial Revolution; it was an island, so it was perfect for trade. It had lots of natural resources, and also a large population. The population itself led to more ideas, and more workers. The country was also a prosperous one, with a good economy, and therefore there were sufficient investors for companies to begin.
The most immediate changes were in the nature of production: what was produced, as well as where and how. Labor and goods were transformed from the traditional production of primary products to the production of manufactured goods and services. Productivity and technical efficiency grew dramatically. In part, the growth in productivity was achieved by systematic application of scientific and practical knowledge to the manufacturing process. Coal started to replace wood as an energy source and trade. Communication improved throughout the world. As new ideas on how to produce and sell goods came about, the cost of food and its production lowered and people came out of the fields and into the cities. When this happened our society changed from having only two classes, rich and poor, to three classes, rich, middle, and poor.
Thus, the Industrial Revolution involved urbanization, that is, the process of migration from rural to urban communities.

Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?

The increasing population was one of the major causes of the growing industry.

The product and market were the simple requirements, and many countries had them. What set Britain apart from the others; however, were three unique social elements: education, "modern" work attitudes, and a "modern" government. Great Britain had a larger educated...

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