Question

Which of the following were the reasons for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• A. Development of industries due to abundance of iron and coal deposits in England.
• B. Many peasants were free to work in cities as a result of the agrarian revolution that preceded the Industrial Revolution.
• C. People were dissatisfied by the working of the church.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Development of industries due to abundance of iron and coal deposits in England.
B Many peasants were free to work in cities as a result of the agrarian revolution that preceded the Industrial Revolution.

There was an abundance in coal and iron which were gaining new applications to speed up daily life. This generated a need for a large force of labour which was at that time available as the revolution in the field of agriculture had hit a pause.