The Key Factor in the Diffusion of the Industrial Revolution

question 181

Multiple Choice

The key factor in the diffusion of the Industrial Revolution was:

• A) increased investment in machinery
• B) innovation in the development of tools and machinery
• C) the improvement of sewer and sanitation systems
• D) the development of transportation networks

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