Question

Which of the following explains how England’s large empire encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution?(1 point)
Responses

England’s empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.
England’s empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.

England’s empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.
England’s empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.

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

England’s empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.
England’s empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.

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) and served as markets for manufactured goods, which provided the resources and demand that helped kickstart industrialization.