Question

question 17 of 20
which of the following roles did great britain’s colonies play in causing the
industrial revolution?

a. they purchased products from great britain’s rivals.

b. they opened captive markets to international trade.

c. they provided british factories with raw materials.

d. they exported industrial technology throughout europe.

Explanation:

To determine the role of Great Britain’s colonies in the Industrial Revolution, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Colonies would likely support British trade, not buy from rivals. Eliminate A.
• Option B: "Captive markets" for international trade is incorrect; colonies were more for British - specific trade (raw materials, markets for British goods). Eliminate B.
• Option C: Colonies provided raw materials (like cotton, minerals) to British factories, which was crucial for industrial production. This fits the role of colonies in the Industrial Revolution.
• Option D: Colonies were recipients of British industrial technology, not exporters of it. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. They provided British factories with raw materials.