Question

Explain that England was described as world factory

Answer 1

Answer:

in the later period of 18th century, there were many technological innovations in Europe. there was production with the help of machines running on steam. the cottage industries were replaced by big factories. machines came to be used instead of handlooms. railway and steamer became the mode of transportation. the age of machines began and that is known as industrial revolution. industrial revolution began in England and then spread in other parts of west. during this period England enjoyed industrial prosperity and came to be described as ' world factory '.