Question

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canals contributed to economic growth during the industrial revolution by:
a. encouraging workers to relocate from crowded cities to rural factory towns.
b. shortening sea voyages between industrial centers and foreign markets.
c. reducing the amount of pollution factories added to city water supplies.
d. allowing companies to stop investing in expensive railroad lines.

Explanation:

Canals during the Industrial Revolution facilitated trade by providing a more efficient water - based transportation route. This helped in shortening sea voyages between industrial centers (which were often inland or along certain waterways) and foreign markets. Workers relocation (A) was more due to job opportunities. Canals did not reduce pollution (C) as they were mainly for transportation. Railroads were developed later and were not stopped by canal investment (D).

Answer:

B. shortening sea voyages between industrial centers and foreign markets.