Pros
Pros
- England had become
the leading commercial
power in the world.
- England gained control and made more money.
- The invention of the steam engine.
- Cotton was introduced to England
Cons
Cons
- Shortage of wood led
to reliance on coal as a fuel for heating stoves and fire places.
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Inbetween
- The shortage of wood led to a need for coal, which meant more work in the mines; this gave people jobs to make money.
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
(author: Anna Gordley)