Which statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England?
- England’s large empire meant they needed more efficient ways to transport goods and raw materials
- England’s large empire meant they had more money for research and development of new technologies
- The size of the British islands made it necessary to build railroads to transport people for jobs
- 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
This statement best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in England. England's expanding empire created the need for faster and more efficient transportation of goods and raw materials between colonies, sparking the development of new technologies and advancements that ultimately led to the Industrial Revolution.