Which of the Following Statements Is a False Observation About

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a false observation about the development of the Industrial Revolution?

• A) The use of machinery in factories helped to stimulate urban growth.
• B) The highly productive nature of industrial manufacturing created continuous opportunities for reinvestment and increased production.
• C) Price reductions produced increased markets, thus continuing the traditional, self-sustaining nature of the European economy as it had functioned since the early 1600s.
• D) Rural workers found new employment opportunities in railroad construction.
• E) More rapid and less expensive transportation had a profound effect on economic growth.

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