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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.

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How much cotton cloth did Britain produce in 1851?

More than half of the world's cotton cloth.

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Why was coal vital to Britain's industrial revolution?

Coal fueled machine power essential for industrial production.

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What was the coal export amount to Holland in 1789?

132,000 tons.

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How much did coal output increase during the 19th century?

There was a 20-fold increase in coal output.

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What was the peak export amount of coal by Britain in 1913?

94 million tons.

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What role did textiles play in Britain's economy during the industrial revolution?

Textiles were the principal product produced and exported by Britain.

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What impact did new production methods have on textile manufacturing in Britain?

They led to the development of many factories, increasing production and exports.

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What percentage of world trade in textiles did Britain control by 1913?

70% of the world trade in textiles.