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Compare why England expanded during the Industrial Revolution and countries such as Spain declined.(1 point)
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England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and was unable to compete in the global economy.
England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and was unable to compete in the global economy.

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 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.
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Answer 1

The most accurate response to the comparison between England's expansion during the Industrial Revolution and Spain's decline is:

**England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and was unable to compete in the global economy.**

This response highlights the key difference in industrial development and economic strength that contributed to England's ability to expand and thrive during this period, while Spain fell behind.