Quote Originally Posted by Jin View Post
But the industrial revolution began in Britain. Whether Britain predated America on these specific innovations or not I don't know (as neither British, American or Capitalist history lies within my area of expertise), but based on most historians' definitions, "modern" industry began in Britain. At least in terms of output and growth, America didn't start catching up until the late 19th century at the earliest.

Yup yup. Was all kicked off by the steam engine, which was invented by a man called James Watt. Who was Scottish. Yeahhhh.