2.
From 1674 to 1675 the East Company imported over
£800,000 worth of Indian silk and cotton cloth.
Indian silk.
When does the East company imported over
£800,000 worth of Indian silk and cotton and
cotton cloth?
3.
It was cheap because it was a produced on plantation
worked by slaves and used new technology to clean
and prepare the raw cotton.
Why was the cotton so cheap?
4.
Canals brought the first major change to
transportation, and were usually built directly from
the mines to city centers
What brought the first change
to transportation?
5.
As demand for goods increased, a revolution in the
transportation industry took place.
Why did a revolution on
transportation take place?
6.
The growth of the Industrial Revolution depended on the ability to
transport raw materials and finished goods over long distances. There
were three main types of transportation that increased during the
Industrial Revolution: waterways, roads, and railroads. During this
time period, transportation via water was the cheapest way to move
heavy products. As a result, canals were widened and deepened to
allow more boats to pass.
What did the industrial revolution
depend on?
7.
Yes, the roads also improved immensely during this
time period. Previously, people traveled using
animals or by foot, but there were many problems
with the conditions of the roads.
Did roads change?
8.
In 1801, Richard Trevithick made the first steam
locomotive.
What happened in 1801?
