The Development of the Railroads in the Industrial Revolution Was

question 61

Multiple Choice

The development of the railroads in the Industrial Revolution was important in

• A)increasing British supremacy in civil and mechanical engineering.
• B)increasing the size of markets and the price of goods.
• C)bringing about the demise of joint-stock companies.
• D)defeating Napoleon.
• E)making London a great port city.

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