Which economic activity was the

Question

first to be affected by the
Industrial Revolution?
textile manufacturing
coal mining
agriculture
transportation

Answer 1

The first economic activity to be significantly affected by the Industrial Revolution was textile manufacturing. The introduction of textile machinery, such as the spinning jenny and the power loom, revolutionized the production of cloth, leading to increased efficiency and productivity in the industry. This shift marked the beginning of a broader transformation in various sectors of the economy.