Question

Which statement describes a reason that Great Britain was the first country to industrialize?

a. It had large deposits of coal and iron.
b. It had slave labor to work in the new factories.
c. It had acquired advanced technology from Russia.
d. It was the largest country in Europe.

Answer 1

One of the reasons why Great Britain was the first country to industrialize was because "a. It had large deposits of coal and iron," since these were essential fuels and construction materials for the Industrial Revolution. Another reason was a large labor force.