First, Europe wanted/needed more supplies and for them to be cheap. The supplies would cause economic gain leading to economic benefit. Raw materials such as tobacco, grapes, and rice were some of the resources the Europeans wanted. Also, they wanted more colonies like Plymouth and Charleston for more control along the Atlantic coast. This is the Industrial Revolution made Europe want to expand.
Secondly, with all the factories that Europe has, it gave them more improved weapons such as guns, armed ships, and fortifications. International trade is one of the things Europe did for resources. The coal mines and textile factories played a big role for the Europeans. Steam engines and furnaces needed coal and clothes were made in textile factories. Raw materials like food and wood allowed Europe to expand.
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Then Europe kept control of the colonies by making 2 classes of wealth and success. Next the Industrial Revolution made it possible for their people to afford clothes, furniture, food, and fuel. Europe’s control helped spread Christianity in Asia and Africa. The Industrial Revolution helped Europe’s pace of science, technology, and industry.
In conclusion, the Industrial Revolution helped Europe expand, gain power, and maintain profitability. First the Europeans focused on resources and more control to expand. Then they started improving their weapons and increasing their coal and textile productivity. Next, Europe needed to maintain control. So they made things more affordable for their people. This is why the Industrial Revolution helped Europe be so successful and take up 80 percent of the