Question

Which of the following explains how England's large empire encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution?
England's empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.
England's empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.
England's empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between
England and its colonies.
• England's empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.

Answer 1

England's empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies.

Explanation: Colonies supplied raw materials (e.g., cotton, sugar, timber) and served as markets for manufactured goods, and imperial trade created wealth and capital that helped finance industrial investment—factors that encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution.