Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What was/were the reason(s) that favoured industrialisation in Britain?

• A. Britain was able to get raw materials from India and North America.
• B. British colonies were the markets to sell finished goods.
• C. The banks provided loans for setup of industries with zero interest.
• D. Steam power helped in building of ships and improved transportation.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Steam power helped in building of ships and improved transportation.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The colonial states in North America and India provided the raw materials and acted as markets for the finished goods. The trade and colonial conquest provided Britain with a large amount of capital. Steam power helped in building ships and improving the railway facilities.