The industrial revolution in Britain was a long and gradual development. The favorable conditions in England were why industrialization took place earlier and faster than other countries at the time. At the time, England was the dominant power of the Atlantic economy, with a large colonial empire. The lack of physical barriers and the many canals and water links helped with transportation of goods. Coalfields and thick forests, located close to large deposits of metal …showed first 75 words of 464 total…

…showed last 75 words of 464 total…reforms for decreasing the amount of land one had to own to qualify to vote, a legislative ballot, and annual Parliaments. Although the bill was a moderate compromise, it did little to correct the inequities that the working class had endured (Smith, 55-59). Works Cited Kreis, Steven. "The Origins of The Industrial Revolution in England." The History Guide. May 13, 2004. Smith, Hilda L. "The Western World." Penguin Custom Editions. Copyright 2002 by Pearson Custom Publishing, Boston, MA.