eli5: why wasn’t there an Industrial Revolution at an earlier point in time? 2.14K viewsDecember 31, 2023 Question100.55K October 22, 2023 0 Comments Was it a lack of manpower? Was it geographic circumstances? Why couldn’t civilizations like, say, Babylon or Rome have an Industrial Revolution? In: 448 48 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted October 23, 2023 0 Comments Has anyone mentioned the enclosures in England? Commoners lost the right to make a living off of the land. The industrial revolution would not have happened without an influx of workers who were stripped of everything and willing to work for anything. You are viewing 1 out of 48 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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