Which country was the first to industrialize on the continent of europe? germany britain italy belgium

The first country to industrialize on Europe was Britain.

Explanation:

Britain was not only the first European country to industrialize, but the first country in the world to do so, since the industrial revolution began there.

The industrial revolution was a revolution from agricultural society to industrial society which entailed economies of scale and mass production with mechanical aids, which began in the UK in the 1760s in the textile industry, especially the cotton industry and continued until the early 1830s.  

The industrial revolution also meant a radical change in society with new conditions of technical, economic, social and political significance. The big changes started in the UK, mainly in the textile industry, especially the cotton industry. In agriculture, more rational farming methods were introduced and economies of scale grew at the expense of small operations.

The progress of the industrial revolution became increasingly important as steam-powered ships and railways became increasingly common. During the 19th century the upheaval spread to the rest of Western Europe, North America and Japan and later to the rest of the world. The consequence was extensive movements of the population, from the countryside to the urban industrial communities that were built up (urbanization).

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