The end of the 18th century marked the beginning of a crucial turning point across Europe. In 1789, the French people revolted against their government, proving that an absolute monarch did not hold all the power and that citizens were not afraid to stand up for their rights. Known as the French Revolution, it lasted until the late 1790s and paved the way for greater freedom and equality among all citizens. Although a major movement for the future of the peoples of Europe in the 19th century, another equally significant achievement was beginning to take place in England. The 1780s marked the start of the Industrial Revolution in England, which paved the way for considerable population and economic growth across Europe. Many factors caused the outbreak of the Industrial Revolution specifically in England. England had large quantities of coal and iron ore underground, which provided a very cheap source of energy compared to the earlier use of wood. As the population grew, wood became more and more expensive to use as fuel because it took longer to extract and collect and it became scarce. Another reason that contributed to the industrialization of England was the political strength that England had. Its earlier achievements during colonization allowed for a greater supply of raw materials and more places to sell manufactured goods. England also had the economic advantage thanks to its thriving central bank and credit markets. This provided financial stability, allowing people to take greater entrepreneurial risks. Although these factors were all very important, another key influence on the Industrial Revolution was the Agricultural Revolution which was already taking place middle of paper... ...Encyclopedia.com, (April 1, 2014).John Cannon, “Cartwright, Edmund,” The Oxford Companion to British History, 2002, Encyclopedia.com, (April 1, 2014). History.com Staff, “Industrial Revolution,” History.com, A+E Networks, 2009, (April 2, 2014 ). Ibid. “The revolution in energy and industry”, p. 621. Friedrich Engels, “The Condition of the Working Class in England” (London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., 1892), pp. 45, 48-53. “The Revolution in Energy and Industry”, pp. 632-633. Joseph A. Montagna, “The Industrial Revolution,” Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, (April 2, 2014). “The Energy and Industrial Revolution,” p... 633.