The First Step Toward the Industrial Revolution in Britain Occurred

question 57

Multiple Choice

The first step toward the Industrial Revolution in Britain occurred within its

• A)cotton textile industry.
• B)wool textile industry.
• C)iron industry.
• D)railroad industry.
• E)mining industry.

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