Origins of the Industrial Revolution

Watch this video to learn how geography explains why the Industrial Revolution originated in northern England. Among other factors, large coal deposits near the surface, its proximity to cities, and relatively flat terrain proved to be critical to Britain's early industrialization.


Source: OER Project, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebs4cG20xkg
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