Question

How did the Industrial Revolution in England affect their colonies?

• A. England's colonies also became well-developed overall.
• B. England's colonies were badly affected due to the demands for raw materials for England's factories.
• C. England's colonies were not at all affected by this, it was business as usual there.
• D. England invested a lot of money in developing their colonies so those countries could also prosper.

Answer 1

The correct option is B England's colonies were badly affected due to the demands for raw materials for England's factories.

The Industrial Revolution in England led to increased demand for raw materials from their colonies. This affected the colonised countries badly as they were required to produce large quantities of whatever raw materials were needed. These countries were also required to buy back the finished goods from England.