Which statement about the early Industrial Revolution in England is NOT correct?

A. The new machines and factories were warmly greeted by England's workers because they made their lives easier and better.
B. England had an edge over many other European countries because it had large deposits of coal and iron.
C. The agricultural revolution resulted in unemployment among farmers who then became available to work in factories.
D. The new factories and mines allowed many women and children to work outside of the home.

Question

Which statement about the early Industrial Revolution in England is NOT correct? 
 
A. The new machines and factories were warmly greeted by England's workers because they made their lives easier and better. 
B. England had an edge over many other European countries because it had large deposits of coal and iron. 
C. The agricultural revolution resulted in unemployment among farmers who then became available to work in factories. 
D. The new factories and mines allowed many women and children to work outside of the home.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The statement claiming that workers welcomed the new machines and factories because they made their lives better is incorrect. In reality, many workers faced poor conditions during the Industrial Revolution. Other statements regarding the agricultural revolution and natural resources are accurate. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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