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Timing and Location of the First Industrial Revolution

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The first industrial Revolution was an essential economic and social change in Europe

and North America. Culture had a big impact on the date and location of the Industrial

Revolution, even if its origins were complicated and varied. This was the time known for the

rising of industries, transportation, communication, and technology, thus leading to the growth of

the towns. (Lase, 2019, p.48). During this period, manufacturing moved away from relying on

human labor and toward using machines, leading to higher productivity and overall economic

expansion. The culture was a significant factor in deciding the period of the First Industrial

Revolution and the region in which it took place. The processes that indicate culture's influence

in developing the First Industrial Revolution will be critically discussed and evaluated

throughout this article. Various factors influenced the location and timing of the First Industrial

Revolution. These factors consisted of cultural factors such as the resources available for the

industries, the residents' skills, the availability of capital, and the rise of entrepreneurship.

The primary cultural factor that determined the location and timing of the First Industrial

Revolution was the availability of the natural resources which served as the primary resources of

the industry. England was the first country to commerce the industries in about 1750 -1760.

And during this time, the human and animal labor technologies that evolved into machinery

converted the steam engine, spinning jenny, coke smelting, puddling, and rolling processes for

creating (Gokmen, 2017, p.455). Natural resources like cotton, sugar, tobacco, etc., were mainly

sourced from British colonial territories. Enslaved people were transported to the Americas by

English ships to acquire raw resources from Latin and North America. In addition, the

availability of these resources made it possible to establish factories and other infrastructure,

which in turn made it possible to produce commodities in huge quantities on a scale that had not

been feasible in the past.

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The ready availability of European scientists in the 17th century was a significant factor

in both the timing and the geographical location of the beginning of the First Industrial

Revolution. This was because scientists were very knowledgeable in the relevant scientific

abilities. (Wadhwani et al., 2020, p.3). Thus, it led to the foundation of new technologies and the

manufacturing process, which consisted of the spinny jenny, steam engine, and power loom. The

growth of scientific knowledge was aided by establishment of institutions such as universities,

scientific societies, and academies. These facilities promoted cooperation among scientists and

engineers and exchanging ideas, which was crucial to the growth of scientific knowledge during

this period. Also, the availability of skilled personnel familiar with the equipment and methods

required for industrial production was made possible by this heritage of skilled labor, like

Craftsmanship which had a long history in Europe and was passed down through internships and

guilds in nations like England and France.

Another mechanism demonstrating culture's role in determining the timing and location

of the First Industrial Revolution was the entrepreneurial culture (CHOI et al., 2019, p.185). The

cultures were investing their resources in technologies, and the majority of these investments

were being made in Britain, which is also where the majority of these practices were being

carried out. In Britain, several people were working on developing new technology which would

allow them to establish a highly profitable business. Also, the culture of entrepreneurship was

helped by the availability of finances from banks, which made it possible for individuals to

participate in various companies (Morgan, 2019, p.380). This contributed to the success of the

culture. Also, Britain's political and legal culture was favorable to the expansion of new

businesses and the creation of innovative technology, which fueled the country's economic

success.
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In conclusion, the time and location of the First Industrial Revolution were affected by

various cultural elements. These factors included the availability of natural resources, the growth

of scientific knowledge, and the establishment of entrepreneurial and capitalist attitudes. English

and North American regions were not affected by these characteristics. But, the cultural and

historical context of these locations allowed these factors to gather momentum and accelerate the

spread of industrial production. To this day, the creative aspects that established the time and

place of the First Industrial Revolution continue to drive economies worldwide, highlighting

culture's critical function in developing economic systems.

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