Ch. 7 Section 2 Britain Leads the Way – Flashcards
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What conditions in Britain paved the way for the Industrial Revolution?
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Britain's natural and human resources, technological lead, demand for goods due to increased population, access to capital, and social and political conditions.
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What led to the advancement of the British textile?
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invention that increased productions and the creation of factories
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Why was the development of railroads important to industrialization?
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They allowed factory owners to ship raw materials and products quickly over land, not just by water.
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What key factors allowed Britain to lead the way in the Industrial Revolution?
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natural and human resources, technological inventions, demand for goods due to increased population, access to capital, social and political conditions, creation of factories, and better transportation
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How did population explosion help contribute to the demand for consumer goods in Britain?
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As population grew, demand increased because there were more people who needed more goods.
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How did general economic prosperity help contribute to the demand for consumer goods in Britain?
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As people became more prosperous, they had more money to buy goods.
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What was the significance of new machines to the textile industry?
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The new machines were faster and greatly increased production. Their size and expense led to the creation of factories, which increased production further.
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How did advances in transportation contribute to Britain's global trade?
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Railroads allowed transportation over land, and steamships improved transportation.
