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Industrialization

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Industrialization Chapter Test Review (Mr. Wilkin) Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? England had natural resources (COAL, IRON) and it was where the stream engine was invented. England had a strong banking system with the wealth to invest A ready population Good trade connections around the world England rapidly developed a strong iron/ steel industry as well as a powerful cotton textile industry The Industrial Revolution spread to Europe and the USA Farms had changed due to the enclosure movement The old ?cottage industries? where folks worked part- time in their homes were replaced by factory work What technological advances produced the Industrial Revolution? James Watt- invented a better steam engine in 1765 James Hargreaves- invented the spinning Jenny
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