The first Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain after 1750. There were several factors that combined to make Great Britain an ideal place for industrialization. First, the Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century created a favorable climate for industrialization. Agricultural Revolution By increasing food production, the British population could be fed at lower prices with less effort than ever before. Although the surplus of food meant that British families could use the money they saved to purchase manufactured goods. Also the population increase in Britain and the exodus of farmers from rural to urban areas in search of wage-labor created a ready pool of workers for the new industries. Political Environment Britain's political