Compare why England expanded during the Industrial Revolution and countries such as Spain
declined. (1 point)
England stole industrial ideas from Spain, leaving Spain underindustrialized and out of the global
economy.
England had taken over Spain, which became an English colony dependent on exporting raw
materials and importing finished goods.
England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and
was unable to compete in the global economy.
Spain decided to declare all its colonies independent because Spain felt that it was
morally superior to other parts of the world.
The correct answer is:
England industrialized early, strengthening its economy and expansion, while Spain did not and was unable to compete in the global economy.