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AP World History: Modern
Unit 5 – Revolutions (1750-1900)
Topic 5.3
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain rather than other countries?
Other countries were too busy fighting internal wars to start an Industrial Revolution.
International trade restrictions forced Great Britain to develop new manufacturing processes quickly.
Great Britain had readily accessible coal and iron ore deposits necessary for industry.
The British population had higher levels of education which promoted innovation and invention.
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