Question

Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in demand for coal during the Industrial Revolution?

• A. The lack of colonies captured overseas.
• B. England's greatly increased involvement in the wars in Europe.
• C. The tendency to scale down the means of production.
• D. The need to power more and more machines.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The need to power more and more machines.

Coal was a major exchange commodity for England. As the demand for coal increased in other countries as well, the country's coal exports increased by four times between 1701-10 and 1791-1800. Coal was primarily used as fuel to power machines during this time.