Raw Materials

Natural Resources: Naturally occurring substances considered valuable in their relatively unmodified (natural) form such as coal, oil or minerals.

Industrial Revolution: A period from 1760 to 1840 where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport had a profound effect on socioeconomic conditions starting in Britain then spreading throughout Europe and America.

Manufacturing Industry: This is an industry that uses raw materials to produce goods on large scale for consumers; it includes sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, food processing etc.