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Why did the demand for raw materials grown in British colonies increase in the 19th century?

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Industrial Revolution
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French Revolution
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Green Revolution
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Agricultural Revolution
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Solution

The correct option is A Industrial Revolution
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution in England, the demand for the raw materials grew. Farmers across the British colonies faced widespread exploitation. They were forced to cultivate cash crops, which resulted in cruel famines.

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