Key Causes of the Industrial Revolution in England

What were some of the effects of the Enclosure Act on the peasant farmers in Great Britain?

What were the key issues and events that led to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

What was the main cause of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• The availability of natural resources
• The Agricultural Revolution
• The Enclosure Act
• The British Empire

How does the Enclosure Act relate to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

What was the main reason for the development of new technology during the Industrial Revolution?

• To improve transportation
• To decrease the cost of labor
• To increase food production
• To increase profits

What was the main advantage of using coal in Great Britain?

• It was used to build machines
• It replaced wood for heating and cooking
• It was a source of energy for factories
• It was cheap and easy to mine

What were some of the natural resources that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

How did the British Empire contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

What was the function of profit in the economy during the Industrial Revolution?

How did the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain compare to other countries?