Industrial Revolution

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This research examines why the Industrial Revolution took place in Europe as opposed to other areas such as Asia. While some theories claim it is due to imperialism in Asia and an abundance of natural resources in Europe, this paper believes there is more to it. The paper combines these common theories with other components, used to produce a workable theory as to why the "miracle" occurred in Europe and not the Orient or India.

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"It has, been variously called the "Western Miracle" (Rosenberg and Birdzell 42) and the "European Miracle," (Jones) but it is commonly known as the Industrial Revolution. Subsequent to the Middle Ages, populations in Western Europe began developing technology that enhanced their ability to generate products and which led to significantly higher standards of living than populations elsewhere on the planet. It should be noted that this does not suggest that the quality of life was better for the Europeans, only that even the poorest European was materially better off than his counterpart in India or China. This research examines why the Industrial Revolution took place in Europe, and why it did not occur elsewhere, specifically Asia."

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