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Britain Leads the Way Chapter 5.2
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Why Britain? Britain was able to quickly industrialize because of several factors: Large amounts of coal Lots of river transportation routes Large pool of skilled mechanics Enough people grew rich from trade, who financed new industry Stable government that supported economic growth
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The Transportation Revolution
With increased production came the demand for better transportation Turnpikes were built and canals were dug. Railroad tracks crisscrossed in both Europe and North America
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The Textile Industry The Industrial Revolution made its first big impact on the trade industry. Machines were invented that cleaned cotton, spun thread, and wove cloth. Home-based workers were quickly replaced by fewer factory workers.
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The Textile Industry Weaving Loom
The Flying Shuttle Created by John Kay 1733 Enabled weavers to work so fast they were out pacing the spinners
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