large population of workers -natural resources: 1: water power and coal to fuel the new machines 2: iron ore to construct machines, tools, and buildings 3: rivers for inland transportation 4: harbors for merchant ships to sail -expanding economy to support industrialization -highly developed banking system which encouraged to invest in new machinery -overseas trade -economic prosperity -climate of progress contributed to increased demand for goods -parliament passed laws which protected business and helped expansion -military and political success This may be of help.