Question

Select the statement(s) that is not true about the 16th-18th century ?

• A. The socio-economic conditions of farmers in Europe became a driving force for change.
• B. The incomes of farmers fell at that time and many people lost their farms and pastures.
• C. The textile industry provided new avenues for income and employment.
• D. Traders from North America utilised the labour available in the rural areas in the production process.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Traders from North America utilised the labour available in the rural areas in the production process.

The 16th century was a turning point in Europe. The farming sector was in decline and people were looking for new employment opportunities. The textile industry provided people with a new source of income. Traders from Europe and not North America, utilised the labour from the farming sector and involved them in the production process.