Why did manufacturing grow more quickly in Great Britain than it did in the United States?

Question

Group of answer choices

Workers in Great Britain wanted higher wages.

People in Great Britain had a stronger desire to work on farms.

Land was more abundant and cheaper in Great Britain.

Businesses in Great Britain had lower costs of production.

Answer 1

The most accurate choice regarding why manufacturing grew more quickly in Great Britain than in the United States would be:

Businesses in Great Britain had lower costs of production.

This is due to several factors including established infrastructure, access to resources like coal and iron, and advancements in technology during the Industrial Revolution, allowing for more efficient production processes. Additionally, Britain had a more developed banking and financial system which facilitated investment in manufacturing.