• It happened in Britain in the later half of the 18th century(1700s) and the earlier half of the 19th century(1800s)
• Lead to the growth of all industries through the combination machines and smart division of labour.
• Introduction of steam based power.
• Industrialization is the process by which the economy of a country was transformed from a agriculture economy to a industrial economy. Involves the change in methodology of manufacturing, production, and distribution.
  • Notable examples include Britain and Japan
• The agrarian revolution is the name of agriculture revolution that happened in Britain from 18th to 19th century.
• Causes:
  • Availability of coal and iron.
  • Increase in the demand for English goods.
    • These goods were manufactured in mass, were cheap, and were useful.
  • Character of the English.
    • Many were highly intelligent and scientifically curious.
    • England enjoyed the freedom of thought and expression.
    • This lead to their scientists and inventors creating many of the inventions that were used throughout the industrial revolution.
  • Ample Capital
    • England had loads of money that it could spend on the industrial revolution.
  • Peaceful atmosphere
    • There was political and social stability in the country.
    • It was not at immediate threat to go to war.
  • Naval supremacy
    • The naval supremacy allowed the English to safely trade and transport goods to other places.
    • Helped keep the peace.
  • Colonial Empire.
    • The British had lots of colonies that it could rely on.
    • They could get resources and materials at a much cheaper price than other countries as a result.
  • Availability of cheap labor.
    • As a result of the agrarian revolution, many peasants were unemployed.
  • Rivers for electricity.
    • The abundant number of rivers in England meant that there was lots of scope for hydro-electric plants.

Causes for British industrial revolution

• Availability of coal and iron
• Colonies
• Naval supremacy
• Character of the British
• political stability
• Cheap labor
• Ample capital
• Rivers for electricity