THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION CBSE BOARD Class 11 History Chapter 9
CBSE BOARD Class 11 History Chapter 9 The Industrial Revolution NCERT Textbook Questions (Solved) Question 1. How did Britain’s involvement in wars from 1793 to 1815 affect British industries? Answer: Both Britain and France were at war between 1793 to 1815. The industries of Britain were badly affected with this war. That is why Britain was unable to get capital formation and reinvestment during war period. It had to use borrowed capital to fight rather than reinvestment. Due to war, factories were shut down. Trade declined. The prices of essential commodities were very high. So, this war affected British industries in many ways. Question 2. What were the relative advantages of canal and railway transportation? Answer: Advantages of Canal Transportation: It was the cheapest mode of transportation. It was made easier to transport heavier goods from mines to factories. When big cities and towns were linked to these canals, the city people were able to get various essential commodities