In which of the following countries the Industrial Revolution took place first ?
The Industrial Revolution began first in England (Great Britain) during the mid-to-late 18th century (circa 1760–1840), driven by abundant coal and iron reserves, colonial…
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In which of the following countries the Industrial Revolution took place first ?
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The Industrial Revolution began first in England (Great Britain) during the mid-to-late 18th century (circa 1760–1840), driven by abundant coal and iron reserves, colonial trade networks, agrarian reforms, and technological inventions such as the spinning jenny and James Watt's steam engine. It subsequently spread to Belgium, France, Germany, and the United States in the 19th century.
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