Coal And The Industrial Revolution
How did the raw materials assist in causing the Industrial Revolution?
Coal was one of man's earliest sources of heat and light. The Chinese were known to have used it more than 3,000 years ago. It was discovered in Britain. The United Kingdom had a large amount of coal, especially in the North West, North East, Southern Scotland and Wales. Coal also helped improve the ability to manufacture iron, a metal needed to make machines and build factories. England traded and sold coal, oil, wood, steel in the markets to get money so they can feed their people. Coal was discovered ages ago but Thomas Newcomen discovered how to use coal. He discovered that coal is a fuel source. He discovered how to use coal in 1712. Before coal the main source
Coal was one of man's earliest sources of heat and light. The Chinese were known to have used it more than 3,000 years ago. It was discovered in Britain. The United Kingdom had a large amount of coal, especially in the North West, North East, Southern Scotland and Wales. Coal also helped improve the ability to manufacture iron, a metal needed to make machines and build factories. England traded and sold coal, oil, wood, steel in the markets to get money so they can feed their people. Coal was discovered ages ago but Thomas Newcomen discovered how to use coal. He discovered that coal is a fuel source. He discovered how to use coal in 1712. Before coal the main source