Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?(1 point)

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

The statement "England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies" best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England.