Question

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select the correct answer.
why did the demand for cotton from tropical countries such as india increase in europe after the start of the industrial revolution?
a. the price of cotton fell sharply in asia and north america
b. farming in britain declined in favor of industries
c. the textile industry emerged in britain
d. many textile factories were built in asia during this period

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution in Britain led to the rise of mechanized textile factories, which required large quantities of raw cotton to produce cloth at scale. This increased production capacity directly boosted demand for cotton from tropical regions like India that could supply the raw material.

Answer:

C. the textile industry emerged in Britain