Why did railways grow rapidly in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?(2 points)

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The British government was competing with France over growth.
The British government was competing with France over growth.

They made the transport of cotton in India easier.
They made the transport of cotton in India easier.

The British government encouraged competition to maximize growth.
The British government encouraged competition to maximize growth.

They allowed the Agricultural Revolution to take off.

Answer 1

The rapid growth of railways in Britain during the Industrial Revolution can be attributed to the following two points:

1. The British government encouraged competition to maximize growth. - The government's support for railway development, including investment and the establishment of favorable regulations, fostered private investment and competition, which spurred growth in the railway network.

2. They allowed the Agricultural Revolution to take off. - The expansion of railways facilitated the transport of agricultural produce and raw materials, improving efficiency and contributing to the Agricultural Revolution, which in turn supported a growing population and urban workforce for industries.