Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in western Europe?

A. European exploration meant an influx of raw materials that could be manufactured into finished goods.

B. The Asian policy of isolationism also included a stipulation making industry illegal.

C. Eastern Europe was, at that time, under Islamic control, and was unable to focus on industrialization.

D. Western Europe had raw materials that other regions did not.

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Cassidy Erickson

20 November, 15:11

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in western Europe?

A. European exploration meant an influx of raw materials that could be manufactured into finished goods.

B. The Asian policy of isolationism also included a stipulation making industry illegal.

C. Eastern Europe was, at that time, under Islamic control, and was unable to focus on industrialization.

D. Western Europe had raw materials that other regions did not.

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Lillianna Adkins · Answer 1

One of the reasons why the Industrial Revolution began in western Europe was because " A. European exploration meant an influx of raw materials that could be manufactured into finished goods", since many of these materials came from places like Africa and South America.