OTHER INFLUENCES THAT LED TO THE INDUSTRIALISATION OF BRITAIN
Some of the influences that led to the Industrialisation of Britain were:
Increased Agricultural Productivity
The First Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, is the transformation of human societies from hunting and gathering to farming. This transition occurred worldwide between 10,000 BC and 2000 BC, with the earliest known developments taking place in the Middle East. Farming and the raising of livestock tied people to land for cultivation and grazing grounds, and this transition gave rise to permanent settlements. For tens of thousands of years, the dominant structure of human life had been small nomadic bands. From this point on, most humans would live in fixed locations that ranged from villages to cities. This settlement, ied to the development of job specialization, complex political structures, architecture, and the rise of industry and commerce.
The First Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, is the transformation of human societies from hunting and gathering to farming. This transition occurred worldwide between 10,000 BC and 2000 BC, with the earliest known developments taking place in the Middle East. Farming and the raising of livestock tied people to land for cultivation and grazing grounds, and this transition gave rise to permanent settlements. For tens of thousands of years, the dominant structure of human life had been small nomadic bands. From this point on, most humans would live in fixed locations that ranged from villages to cities. This settlement, ied to the development of job specialization, complex political structures, architecture, and the rise of industry and commerce.
Access to raw materials
Linking to transport and new factories, none of it would have been possible without Britain's large supply of raw materials. Some raw materials went to make iron and steel which was then made into machinery, railways and much more. There was also a large supply of coal to power steam engines and plenty of iron to build machinery.
Linking to transport and new factories, none of it would have been possible without Britain's large supply of raw materials. Some raw materials went to make iron and steel which was then made into machinery, railways and much more. There was also a large supply of coal to power steam engines and plenty of iron to build machinery.
Transporting progress
Transportation changed noticeably during the Industrial Revolution that took place in North America and Europe, and paved the way to the efficient transportation that we are familiar with today. Some of the new transportation that was invented was Robert Fulltons steamboat and George Stephenson's steam powered train. These inventions provided us with scientific advancements such as facilitated worldwide trade, expanded markets, allowed for middle class to do sales and globalised the world.
Transportation changed noticeably during the Industrial Revolution that took place in North America and Europe, and paved the way to the efficient transportation that we are familiar with today. Some of the new transportation that was invented was Robert Fulltons steamboat and George Stephenson's steam powered train. These inventions provided us with scientific advancements such as facilitated worldwide trade, expanded markets, allowed for middle class to do sales and globalised the world.
Expanding of the British empire to Australia
The British decided to colonise Australia for several reasons:
1. To expand the British empire, and prevent the French from gaining a foothold in the Australian continent or in the southwest Pacific.
2. To solve the problem of Britain's overcrowded prisons (a consequence of the Industrial Revolution) by establishing a new penal colony in a land which showed promise for eventually becoming self-supporting. Britain had been sending their excess prisoners to North America, but the American War of Independence put a stop to the practice. Following this, the English were no longer able to transport surplus prisoners who couldn't legally be executed to North America.
3. Australia could provide commercial and political gains to Britain.
4. Due to war, Britain needed to find an alternative supply of Flax and timber as her Baltic supply was under threat. It was believed that nearby Norfolk Island would provide this.
5. Britain needed a port in the East to promote trade with China and to extend its naval and commercial power.
6. The continent had natural resources which England wanted.
The British decided to colonise Australia for several reasons:
1. To expand the British empire, and prevent the French from gaining a foothold in the Australian continent or in the southwest Pacific.
2. To solve the problem of Britain's overcrowded prisons (a consequence of the Industrial Revolution) by establishing a new penal colony in a land which showed promise for eventually becoming self-supporting. Britain had been sending their excess prisoners to North America, but the American War of Independence put a stop to the practice. Following this, the English were no longer able to transport surplus prisoners who couldn't legally be executed to North America.
3. Australia could provide commercial and political gains to Britain.
4. Due to war, Britain needed to find an alternative supply of Flax and timber as her Baltic supply was under threat. It was believed that nearby Norfolk Island would provide this.
5. Britain needed a port in the East to promote trade with China and to extend its naval and commercial power.
6. The continent had natural resources which England wanted.