2. Agricultural Revolution Enclosures- bought by wealthy land owners Small farmers forced to move to the cities Seed drill Crop rotation- Plant different crops, some take nutrients from the soil some put it back Livestock- only let the strong animals get it on, result larger animals example lamb 18-50 lbs BIG RESULT- Increase in Crops = Increase in Population

3. Abundant Natural Resources Water power & Coal Iron to produce machines Rivers for transportation Harbors to ship goods This allowed the Industry to Thrive

4. Political Stability Though involved in many wars, none took place on English soil Result stable infrastructure Positive attitude Laws passed to protect businesses

5. Factors of Production Land Labor Capital (wealth)

6. Technology advantages Flying Shuttle –John Kay-weaving Spinning Jenny- Hargreaves Waterframe- Arkwright Cotton gin- Eli Whitney Steam engine- James Watt Later used for trains & Boats

7. Entrepreneurs Organizes Manages, Takes a risk

8. Railroad boom Cheap transportation New jobs Travel Seafood