AP Euro. England during the eighteenth century was the world power. It was the world power due to its very prestigious and hard working society. Also during that time, it was technologically more advanced and was known as the, "workshop of the world." During the Indsutrial Revolution, there was no one to oppose England and nothing was stopping them from advancing at extremly fast rates. As Francis Bacon had said, "Knowledge is power." England indeed …showed first 75 words of 329 total…

…showed last 75 words of 329 total…The putting out system was effective, but soon it was not able to keep up. The demand however, put the putting out system out of buisness. In conclusion, agriculture, transportation, and overall technology turned the country of England upside-down. It gave the world motivation and inspiration to work hard and become the next England. Although England is not the world power today it is historically known for laying down the pavement on massive technological improvements.