Question

technology changes occured slowly in Britain give three reasons

Answer 1

(1) New technology was expensive and merchants and industrialists were cautious about using it.

(2)The machines often broke and the repair was costly.

(3) They were not as effective as their inventors and manufacturers claimed.

Answer 2

Answer:

Technological changes occurred slowly because :

(i) New technology was expensive and merchants and industrialists were cautious about using it.

(ii) They did not spread dramatically a cross the industrial landscap.

(iii) The machines often broke down and repair was costly.

(iv) They were not as effective as their inventors and manufacturers claimed.

For example : For years there were no buyers for the steam engine improved by James Watt and they were not used in the industry till much later in the 18 th century. So even the most powerful technology had enhanced productivity of labour manifold was slow to be accepted by industrialists.