Question

which statement best describes the relationship between the industrial revolution and mass production in great britain?
a. the industrial revolution began when farmers applied the principles of mass production to agriculture.
b. technology developed during the industrial revolution allowed for the mass production of goods such as textiles.
c. the mass production of resources such as coal and iron sped up the spread of the industrial revolution.
d. following the industrial revolution, fewer goods were made through mass production.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Option A

The Industrial Revolution was mainly about manufacturing and industry, not starting from agriculture applying mass - production principles.

Step2: Analyze Option B

During the Industrial Revolution, new technologies like the spinning jenny, power loom (in textiles) etc. were developed. These technologies enabled mass production of goods. For example, in textiles, machines could produce cloth much faster than by hand - weaving.

Step3: Analyze Option C

Mass production of coal and iron was a result of the Industrial Revolution, not the cause of its spread in the sense described. The spread was more due to technological innovation in production methods across industries.

Step4: Analyze Option D

The Industrial Revolution led to more goods being made through mass production, not fewer.

Answer:

B. Technology developed during the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of goods such as textiles.