Question

why were British industries unwilling to use modern machine in the 19 th century​

Answer 1

Answer:

There was no shortage of labour in England. Cheap labour was in abundance in England. So the industrialists did not want to use machines instead of labour which required huge capital investments. ... Machine made goods with uniform standard were generally required for mass production.

Answer 2

When there is plenty of labours, with low wages. So the British industries did not want modern machine that got rid of human labour and required large capital investment.