Question

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which statement best describes the role of steel in great britain during the industrial revolution?
a. new methods of manufacturing iron reduced the importance of steel.
b. steel farming equipment increased crop yields and pushed more workers into factories.
c. advances in steel - mining techniques made it more popular than ever.
d. the mass production of steel reduced its price and led to its use in many industries.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution in Great - Britain, advancements in steel - making processes like the Bessemer process enabled mass production. This led to a decrease in the price of steel, making it more accessible for use in various industries such as construction, machinery, and transportation. Option A is incorrect as new iron - making methods did not reduce steel's importance. Option B is about steel in farming which is not the main role of steel during the Industrial Revolution. Option C is incorrect as steel is not mined but produced from iron ore.

Answer:

D. The mass production of steel reduced its price and led to its use in many industries.