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X is a city in England that had a population of around 20,000 in the mid 1700s. In the next fifty years, X's population increased by 8 fold. This was mainly because of its cool climate which was ideal for textile production. Another factor that helped in this burst in population was X's proximity to the coalfields in Y and the port of Z.
Identify X, Y and Z.
X is a city in England that had a population of around 20,000 in the mid 1700s. In the next fifty years, X's population increased by 8 fold. This was mainly because of its cool climate which was ideal for textile production. Another factor that helped in this burst in population was X's proximity to the coalfields in Y and the port of Z.
Identify X, Y and Z.
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The correct option is B X- Manchester
Y- Lanchester
Z- Liverpool
In 1771, Manchester was a rather small town of 22,000 people. But in fifty years, the population reached upto 1,80,000. Manchester’s cooler climate was ideal for textile production. It was also situated close to the coalfields of Lancashire that provided the coal required to run the textile industries and the port of Liverpool that provided trade access to other regions. The rise in textile production attracted people to the city and led its increase in population.
Y- Lanchester
Z- Liverpool
In 1771, Manchester was a rather small town of 22,000 people. But in fifty years, the population reached upto 1,80,000. Manchester’s cooler climate was ideal for textile production. It was also situated close to the coalfields of Lancashire that provided the coal required to run the textile industries and the port of Liverpool that provided trade access to other regions. The rise in textile production attracted people to the city and led its increase in population.
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