What was one cause of the population spike during the Industrial Revolution?

Question

A
the baby boom

B
the agricultural revolution

C
the rise of textile factories

D
new theories about childbirth

Answer 1

The correct answer is B: the agricultural revolution.

The agricultural revolution, which preceded the Industrial Revolution, led to increased food production and improved nutrition, contributing to population growth. This allowed for a larger workforce as people moved to cities for jobs in new factories, further fueling population increases during the Industrial Revolution.