Question

Compare why England expanded during the Industrial Revolution and countries such as Spain declined.(1 point) Responses England had taken over Spain, which became an English colony dependent on exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. England had taken over Spain, which became an English colony dependent on exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. Spain decided to declare all its colonies independent because Spain felt that it was morally superior to other parts of the world. Spain decided to declare all its colonies independent because Spain felt that it was morally superior to other parts of the world. England stole industrial ideas from Spain, leaving Spain underindustrialized and out of the global economy. England stole industrial ideas from Spain, leaving Spain underindustrialized and out of the global economy. England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and was unable to compete in the global economy.

Answer 1

England expanded during the Industrial Revolution due to its early industrialization, which strengthened its economy and allowed it to compete in the global economy. On the other hand, countries such as Spain declined because they did not industrialize early, leaving them underindustrialized and unable to keep up with England's economic growth and expansion. Spain's decision to declare its colonies independent also contributed to its decline, as it lost control over valuable resources and markets. Additionally, England's colonization of Spain led to the exploitation of its resources and dependence on exporting raw materials, further weakening Spain's economy.