Question

Assertion (A): The disruption of trade in England during the Industrial Revolution, led to the closure of many factories that led to widespread unemployment and inflation.
Reason (R): England and Spain were engaged in a bitter war in their bid to expand their political and economic influence.

• A. A is false but R is true.
• B. The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.
• C. Both A and R are false.
• D. Both A and R are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect.

There were serious tensions between France and England from 1792 to 1815 as they were competing with each other to gain more political power and economic influence. This led to disruption of trade and closure of many factories. The unemployment rate increased along with the prices of major food items like bread and meat.