Staples Flashcards
1
Q
In 1913 what industry did Britain focus on?
A
Staples industry
2
Q
What were some of the main staples?
A
- textile
- steel
- coal
- shipbuilding
3
Q
Where were some of the main areas that produced the staples centred in coal mines?
A
- south wales
- north of England
- Scotland
4
Q
Despite challenge from Germany and US, what were Britain’s advantages?
A
- Britain were the key shipbuilding nation since 1870, owned half of the world’s shipping before 1914
- iron and steel still continued to increase
- coal continued to be profitable up to 1914
- cotton trade continued to maintain strong export trade
