Which best explains why England had the highest standard of living in the world in 1990?

A. England started industrializing before the rest of the world

B. England had the highest population in the world.

C. England hadthe most fertile soil in the world.

DEngland had more natural resources.

A

Explanation:

Industrialization began in Britain in 1770s before any another part of the world. It was spurred by scientific revolution and technological innovations. It began with the invention of the spinning mill in the cotton industry allowing the population to wear fine clothes and the development of the iron smelting industry that allowed even the construction of the steam engine. These advancements improved living standards in Britain.