more food, raw cotton, bar iron, flax and other raw materials were imported. All the time the British Empire grew in size and activity. Britain had certain natural advantages that help to explain why the Industrial Revolution began there. It was richly endowed with coal and iron, easily navigable waterways, and easily negotiated coasts. It was favorably placed at the crossroads of international trade, and the largest free-trade area in Europe. The Industrial Revolution began the movement of the world. The historical term Industrial Revolution can be applied to specific countries and periods of the past. The process known as industrialization is still going on, particularly in developing countries. This process has changed the entire life of people. It has made many rich and many poor. It has brought out the inventiveness and creativeness of people. It has given people the will to achieve, caused happiness, but also has caused tragedies. However, without the occurrence of the Industrial Revolution, society would be uncivilized. People and life in general would be slow and repetitive. It would also make life unfulfilling. The story of what people can do if they are left alone to think, work, invest and employ their energies is the story that is being related here. Civilization is the story of human freedom if anything....
