Factories could now run nonstop on steam power. They could now also be built far away from waterways.
<Tab/>Capital is essential for the growth of industries. Many British people became wealthy during the 1700s. Landowners and other members of the aristocracy profited not only from the new large scale farming but also from overseas commerce. Industry provided the middle and aristocracy classes with new opportunities to invest their money in. by investing in growing industries, they had a really good chance of making a profit. Parliament encouraged investment by passing laws that helped the growing businesses.
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