Question

All of these led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain except a

• A. consumerist society
• B. number of technological advancements
• C. increase in the agricultural workforce
• D. lack of being a colonial power
• E. major international trading partner

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

lack of being a colonial power

The invention of machinery and its use in manufacturing was the starting point of industrial revolution. England had a large colonial empire. From her colonies, she could get raw material at cheaper rates for her factories. She had a big market for her products. England's geographical position was suitable for world trade. The world was accessible to England by ships. After the Napoleonic wars, no European country could get on without British goods and this increased the demand for British goods.