3. Why did the Industrial Revolution
begin In Great Britain?
• Labor Supply- Britain had an abundant supply of labor.
• Natural Resources- Britain had large resources of iron and
ore.
• Investments Capitals- Britain had a capital capable for
investing for new industries.
• Entreprenuers- Britain got a lot of people who build and
organize businesses.
• Transportation- Britain had many fine extensive canal
system.
• Markets- Great Britain and its colonies provide good
markets for the sale of manufactured goods.
18. Women’s Roles and Suffrage
• Women begin to take
jobs in factories
performing manual
labor and skilled crafts
• Women are always paid
less than men and not
much more than
children
• Women begin to
organize for equal
rights and suffrage