Question

the industrial revolution had what effect on the british textile industry?
a. it forced the industry to leave urban areas in favor of less crowded rural areas.
b. it made the industry more reliant on machines rather than making cloth by hand.
c. it harmed the industry by reducing the demand for cotton textiles.
d. it allowed the industry to operate successfully without importing raw materials.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution brought about mechanization. Machines started being used in textile production instead of manual labor. This is a key characteristic of the Industrial Revolution's impact on manufacturing industries like textiles.

Answer:

B. It made the industry more reliant on machines rather than making cloth by hand.