Which of the following events marks the beginning of significant economic growth in the world economy? A. the American Revolution of 1776 B. the victory of Mao Zedong and the Communist Party in China in 1949 C. the Bolshevik Revolution D. the Industrial Revolution in England Click to select your answer.

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Which of the following events marks the beginning of significant economic growth in the world economy? A. the American Revolution of 1776 B. the victory of Mao Zedong and the Communist Party in China in 1949 C. the Bolshevik Revolution D. the Industrial Revolution in England Click to select your answer.

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Lydia Elliott · Answer 1

D. the Industrial Revolution in England

Explanation:

Industrial Revolution in England otherwise known as First Industrial Revolution occurred in the 18th century, specifically around 1760s to 1840s. It all started in England and spread across Europe and America.

It was a period where production process moves from manual or handicrafts to industrial, most especially the textile industry, where machines were used to produce at a larger and faster rates.

This period was said to have greatly improve the economy of the Europe, as it increased the income level and population.

Some of the examples of innovation of the time includes but not limited to:

1. The use of new source of energy such as coal, steam powered engine, petroleum etc

2. Invention of machine such as spinning jenny and power loom used in textile industry.

3. The industrial use of materials such as iron and steels.

Other technological advancement that came to be during this period includes, development of transportation, communication, and science and technology in general.