Question

question 14 of 35
which statement best describes how great britains colonial empire contributed to the industrial revolution beginning in great britain?
a. disruptions in british colonies caused the british to invest in industrial military technology.
b. industrial factories were established in british colonies to keep pollution out of british cities.
c. new economic ideas emerged from the british colonies and helped drive industrialization.
d. resources from british colonies provided the raw materials used in industrialization.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution required vast amounts of raw materials. Britain's colonial empire provided these resources. For example, cotton from colonies like India was crucial for the textile industry. Option A is incorrect as military technology investment was not the main contribution. Option B is wrong because industrial factories were mainly in Britain initially. Option C is not accurate as the main contribution was resources, not new economic ideas from colonies driving industrialization.

Answer:

D. Resources from British colonies provided the raw materials used in industrialization.