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15. Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?(1 point)
Responses
England’s population decline meant that new technologies were needed to produce needed goods
England’s population decline meant that new technologies were needed to produce needed goods
England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials
England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials
The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
Question 2
16. Which of the following made factories more efficient and cheaper to operate?(1 point)
Responses
The flying shuttle
The flying shuttle
The cotton gin
The cotton gin
The steam engine
The steam engine
The telegraph
The telegraph
Question 3
15. Which statement BEST describes the theory of mercantilism?(1 point)
Responses
People work mainly for selfish reasons.
People work mainly for selfish reasons.
There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.
There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.
Self-determination is the right of all people
Self-determination is the right of all people
Competition leads to efficiency.
Responses
England’s population decline meant that new technologies were needed to produce needed goods
England’s population decline meant that new technologies were needed to produce needed goods
England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials
England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials
The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
Question 2
16. Which of the following made factories more efficient and cheaper to operate?(1 point)
Responses
The flying shuttle
The flying shuttle
The cotton gin
The cotton gin
The steam engine
The steam engine
The telegraph
The telegraph
Question 3
15. Which statement BEST describes the theory of mercantilism?(1 point)
Responses
People work mainly for selfish reasons.
People work mainly for selfish reasons.
There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.
There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.
Self-determination is the right of all people
Self-determination is the right of all people
Competition leads to efficiency.
Answers
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Here are the answers based on historical context:
**Question 1:** Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?
**Answer:** **England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies.**
This is the best explanation, as the wealth garnered from the British Empire provided funding for innovations and infrastructure necessary for the Industrial Revolution.
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**Question 2:** Which of the following made factories more efficient and cheaper to operate?
**Answer:** **The steam engine.**
The steam engine was a crucial innovation that powered factories, enabling them to operate more efficiently and at a larger scale.
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**Question 3:** Which statement BEST describes the theory of mercantilism?
**Answer:** **There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.**
This is the core idea of mercantilism, which posits that nations must compete for limited resources and wealth.
**Question 1:** Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?
**Answer:** **England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies.**
This is the best explanation, as the wealth garnered from the British Empire provided funding for innovations and infrastructure necessary for the Industrial Revolution.
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**Question 2:** Which of the following made factories more efficient and cheaper to operate?
**Answer:** **The steam engine.**
The steam engine was a crucial innovation that powered factories, enabling them to operate more efficiently and at a larger scale.
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**Question 3:** Which statement BEST describes the theory of mercantilism?
**Answer:** **There is a limited amount of wealth in the world.**
This is the core idea of mercantilism, which posits that nations must compete for limited resources and wealth.
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