Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?

A The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
B England’s population decline meant that new technologies were needed to produce needed goods
C England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
D England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials

D England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials.