Why did Britain lead the way?1. Natural resources of coal and iron

a. Used to power and build new technology

2. Abundant amount of labora. Excess labor from enclosure was used to mine natural

resources and run machines

3. New technologya. Invented to meet growing demand for goods

4. Economic stabilitya. Trade overseas produced wealth to invest in new

technology

5. Stable governmenta. Constitutional monarchy (parliament had power and

people had say)

Changes in the Textile Industry

• Read the handout about the changes in the textile industry. • Underline why it happened and double underline what were the effects?

• Let’s look over and fill in the appropriate boxes of your learning guide.

Revolution in Transportation

• Read the handout on the revolution in transportation.• Underline why it happened and double underline what were the effects?

• Fill in the appropriate boxes of your learning guide.