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Discuss the economic factors that led to the industrial revolution in continental Europe

      

Discuss the economic factors that led to the industrial revolution in continental Europe

  

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Dana
Most of the countries in continental Europe had adequate supply of resources such as coal and iron ore. These provided energy and raw materials for industries
In all these countries, the government strives to improve transport networks through construction of roads, railways and canals. This eased the transportation of industrial raw materials, workers and manufactured goods hence promoting industrialization.
The countries in Europe had undergone the agrarian revolution which meant they had raw materials for their industries
These countries had the capital for industrial development through investment by wealthy merchants. Some acquired loans from foreign countries for example, Britain gave loans to Belgium
Countries in continental Europe had varied sources of energy for industrial development. These included coal, steam, electricity and oil.
Availability of new skills in science and technology. These were acquired from Britain. For example, Britain engineers and technicians were invited by German, Belgium and France

Dana05 answered the question on June 14, 2019 at 11:19


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