Explain main features of Industrialisation in the 19th century. I need this answer urgently as I have my examinations coming up.
- In Europe no. of factories increased in 19th century in europe.
- Cotton industries lead the first phase of industrialization till 1840s.
- From 1840s Metal industries lead the way due to expansion of Railways and increasing demand of metals.
- By 1873 Britain was exporting double the value of its cotton export.
- Higher class preferred han made goods than goods produced by machines.
- 1854- first mill in Bombay, India came up
- 1860 - Elgin Mill in kanpur started.