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What were the main factors of industrial development? Location Workforce Energy

Location Near a transport network ( raw material) [Available land] Near a source of energy Near a large city Large market Important workforce Local contacts Existing tradition in that industry But people sometimes worked in other branches of that industry

Workforce Women and children Adult men Cheaper More flexible (did not revolt) Children = easier to train ( good investment) + small size Adult men Physical strength + endurance Better skills / education (but more competition)

Energy Water (free but high competition) Steam ( coal): more expensive but more reliable & more productive Homeworkers: useful until the 18th century, but more expensive and less reliable.