Explain how each of the following was key to industrialization: (a) coal, (be) iron, (c) better methods of transportation.

Coal was key to industrialization because it was used as fuel to run the factories. Iron was crucial for developing a wide array of tools and machinery. It was also important for the creation of railroads. The growth of the Industrial Revolution depended on the ability to transport raw materials and finished goods over long distances. There were three main types of transportation that increased during the Industrial Revolution: waterways, roads, and railroads. Transportation was important because people were starting to live in the West. During this time period, transportation via water was the cheapest way to move