Although used earlier by French and German writers, the term 'Industrial Revolution' in English was first popularised by ________.
A
Adam Smith
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B
Arnold Toynbee
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C
James Mill
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D
Bertrand Russell
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Solution
The correct option is D Arnold Toynbee The Industrial Revolution was the period from 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840 during which transition to new manufacturing processes took place. Toynbee is widely accepted as the historian who popularised the term "the industrial revolution" into the English language. He was a British economic historian also noted for his social commitment and desire to improve the living conditions of the working classes.