Question: Explain the historical development of the cotton industry in Britain and appraise its key role in the first industrialisation.

This assignment requires students to research issues in the literature and acquire knowledge on the specific topic of the question. It also involves the application of economic reasoning to understand the issues in their historical context. The essay requires you to construct an argument using historical information and citing studies of economic historians. A starting place is the reading list for the related topics from which more specific sources can be followed up. The Harvard citation method should be employed.