activity #2: britain leads the way pgs. 174-177
1. list 3 natural resources that britain had that helped it lead the way for the industrial revolution.
2. what is capital?
3. what factors contributed to the start of the industrial revolution in england?
4. how did the new textile machines contribute to the growth of new factories?
5. what effect did improved transportation have on the industrial revolution?
summary focus question: what key factors allowed britain to lead the way in the industrial revolution?

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# Brief Explanations:
To answer this, we recall the natural resources that were crucial for Britain's Industrial Revolution. Coal was used as a fuel source for steam engines and in iron production. Iron ore was essential for making machinery and building infrastructure. Water was used for powering water - driven machinery in the early stages and also for transportation via canals.
# Answer:
1. Coal (used as fuel for steam engines and in iron - making), 2. Iron ore (used to manufacture machinery and infrastructure), 3. Water (used to power early machinery and for transportation through canals)

### Sub - question 2:
# Brief Explanations:
In the context of the Industrial Revolution, capital refers to the wealth (in the form of money, property, or other assets) that is used to invest in businesses, such as building factories, buying machinery, and hiring workers. It is the financial or physical resources that entrepreneurs use to start and expand their industrial enterprises.
# Answer:
In the context of the Industrial Revolution, capital is the wealth (money, property, assets) used to invest in industrial enterprises, like building factories, buying machinery, and hiring labor.

### Sub - question 3:
# Brief Explanations:
We consider multiple aspects. Geographically, Britain had natural resources (coal, iron ore, water). Economically, there was a growing population which provided a large labor force and a market for goods. There was also a class of entrepreneurs with capital to invest. Technologically, there were innovations in machinery (like in textiles). Politically, Britain had a stable government that supported business and property rights. Also, the Agricultural Revolution had improved food production, freeing up labor for industry.
# Answer:
1. Abundant natural resources (coal, iron ore, water). 2. A large and growing population (provided labor and a market). 3. Availability of capital (from entrepreneurs and trade). 4. Technological innovations (e.g., in textile machinery). 5. Stable political environment (supported business and property rights). 6. Agricultural Revolution (freed labor for industry by increasing food production).

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# Brief Explanations:
New textile machines (like the spinning jenny, power loom) were more efficient than traditional hand - operated tools. They could produce more textiles in less time. This increased production demand led to the need for centralized production in factories (rather than cottage industries) to house these machines, manage the labor force, and coordinate production on a larger scale. Also, the machines often required a large amount of power (later from steam, initially from water), which was easier to supply in a factory - based setup.
# Answer:
New textile machines were more efficient, increasing production. They required centralized production (factories) to house them, manage labor, and supply power (e.g., water or steam), leading to factory growth.

### Sub - question 5:
# Brief Explanations:
Improved transportation (canals, roads, railways) had several effects. It made it easier and cheaper to transport raw materials (like coal, iron ore) to factories. It also made it easier to transport finished goods to markets, expanding the market reach. It facilitated the movement of labor to industrial areas. Additionally, it spurred the growth of related industries (like iron and coal for railways) and integrated regional economies.
# Answer:
1. Easier/cheaper transport of raw materials to factories. 2. Easier transport of finished goods to markets (expanding market reach). 3. Facilitated labor movement to industrial areas. 4. Spurred growth of related industries (e.g., iron/coal for railways). 5. Integrated regional economies.

### Summary Focus Question:
# Brief Explanations:
We combine the factors from the sub - questions. Natural resources (coal, iron, water) provided the raw materials and power. Capital and entrepreneurs allowed investment in industry. A large labor force (from population growth and Agricultural Revolution) was available. Technological innovations (textile, steam) drove production. Stable politics supported business. Improved transportation integrated the economy.
# Answer:
Key factors: 1. Abundant natural resources (coal, iron ore, water). 2. Availability of capital and entrepreneurial class. 3. Large labor force (from population growth and Agricultural Revolution). 4. Technological innovations (textile, steam - related). 5. Stable political environment. 6. Improved transportation (canals, roads, railways).

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