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Which best explains why Great Britain had a monopoly on production during the early years of industrialization?

A
It kept skilled workers and machinery from leaving the country.
B
It had political stability that allowed industry to flourish.
C
It refused to sell technology to other countries.
D
It had abundant natural resources that others lacked.
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In the United States, why was the South slower to industrialize than the North?

A
It had a population too small to support any industry.
B
It was still recovering from the Civil War.
C
It lacked the necessary natural resources to build industry.
D
It had an agricultural economy that was dependent on enslaved persons.
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As in Europe, the growth of industrialization in the United States occurred

A
in large cities.
B
by state.
C
regionally.
D
nationally.
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Which issues slowed the speed of industrialization in some countries? Choose three correct answers.

A
unskilled workers
B
political instability
C
economic problems
D
limited government financing
E
a lack of resources
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Entrepreneurs spread industrialization from Great Britain to other countries by

A
giving information and know-how.
B
exporting and importing machinery.
C
developing entirely new technology.
D
funding the creation of machinery.
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In the early 1800s, why were European governments able to promote economic growth?

A
The discovery of natural resources generated funding.
B
The end of the Napoleonic Wars brought stability.
C
The new manufacturing technology created opportunity.
D
The development of the railroad created opportunities.
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Which best describes how the railroads directly contributed to the spread of industrialization in Europe?

A
Railroads ensured that workers could reach factories.
B
Railroads divided countries and created instability.
C
Railroads disrupted communication and trade across Europe.
D
Railroads transported raw materials and finished products.

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