Question

how did great britain aim to retain its advantage in the industrial revolution? by going to war against other industrial nations by outlawing the spread of machine designs by imprisoning all its leading engineers

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain wanted to keep its edge. It made laws to prevent the spread of machine - designs and skilled workers to other countries. This was to maintain its technological superiority. Going to war against all industrial nations was not a primary strategy, and imprisoning its own leading engineers would be counter - productive.

Answer:

by outlawing the spread of machine designs