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What percentage of the world's coal was produced by Britain in 1851?
About 2/3 of the world's coal.
How much cotton cloth did Britain produce in 1851?
More than half of the world's cotton cloth.
Why was coal vital to Britain's industrial revolution?
Coal fueled machine power essential for industrial production.
What was the coal export amount to Holland in 1789?
132,000 tons.
How much did coal output increase during the 19th century?
There was a 20-fold increase in coal output.
What was the peak export amount of coal by Britain in 1913?
94 million tons.
What role did textiles play in Britain's economy during the industrial revolution?
Textiles were the principal product produced and exported by Britain.
What impact did new production methods have on textile manufacturing in Britain?
They led to the development of many factories, increasing production and exports.
What percentage of world trade in textiles did Britain control by 1913?
70% of the world trade in textiles.