Question

15. Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?(1 point) Responses 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 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

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England is: **"England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials."**

This option highlights the connection between the growth of the empire, the demand for efficient transportation, and the subsequent innovations that fueled the Industrial Revolution. The empire provided access to various raw materials and markets, driving the need for advancements in transportation.