Question

Why were the british industrialists not keen to introduce modern machinery in the 19th century?

(from chapter- Age of Industrialization)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Victorian industrialists were not interested to introduce mechanism in England because of the following reasons: ... Cheap labour was in abundance in England. So the industrialists did not want to use machines instead of labour which required huge capital investments.

Answer 2

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⏩The British industrialists weren't keen to introduce modern machinery in the nineteenth century due to following reasons:

• In many industries, the demand for labour was seasonal.

• Range of products could be produced only with handlooms.

• For certain products only human skill was required.

• Upper caste society preferred things produced by hands.

• Handmade products symbolised refinement of class.

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