Question Format 1: Why Britain First?

Questions ask which factors caused industrialization to begin in Britain rather than elsewhere.

Common correct answers: abundant coal and iron, capital from Atlantic trade, political stability protecting property rights, Agricultural Revolution providing surplus labor, navigable rivers, colonial markets and resources

Strategy: If a question presents a list of British advantages, identify the one that addresses production or capital. Wrong answers usually contradict known facts (e.g., "absolute monarchy" or "no available labor").