GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

It was neither her Coal and Iron reserves, nor the inventions of steam engine and cotton mills, but her democracy and rule of law that made Britain the epicentre of Industrial Revolution. Discuss.

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Syllabus: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

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Madhav AgarwalAIR 16 · CSE 2024 · 136 wordsTheir whole copy

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Industrial Revolution that shifted the mode of production to machines began in late 18th century & reached its peak in 1840s for Britain.

Democracy & Rule of law made it Epicentre.

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(i) The democracy was brought through the Glorious Revolution.

(ii) Democracy & constitutional monarchy enabled Britain to be stable.

(iii) The rule of law was maintained through efficient pool of officers, who were made answerable.

(iv) Establishment of rules and laws by the Parliament (e.g., Plantation Act, Navigation Act) enabled a rule-based approach.

(v) Wars were generally fought on foreign soil which allowed political stability.

(vi) Allowed "Enclosure Movement" like initiatives through rule of law that made the agriculture sector.

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The economic might was a key pillar that propagated "colonialism & imperialism" making Britain a global power under both the World War (I & II).

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