The primary factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution include:
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New technology: Innovations in machinery and production processes played a crucial role in increasing efficiency and output.
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Greater access to farmland: Improvements in agricultural techniques and land usage helped to increase food production, which supported a growing population and provided labor for industrial work.
The options "persistence with older farming methods" and "decrease in workforce" did not contribute positively to the Industrial Revolution. In fact, the shift from older farming methods to more efficient practices enabled the rise of industrial working conditions.
Therefore, the correct responses that contributed to the Industrial Revolution are new technology and greater access to farmland.