What led to the growth of factories in England in the eighteenth century?

A. The increased size of families required people to look for alternative means of employment.

B. The rapidly increasing population created more demand for goods manufactured in factories.

C. Farmers who lost their lands due to agricultural reforms were in need of work.

D. The wealthy merchant class was more confident about investing in new industries.

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Gerald Robinson

13 December, 01:56

What led to the growth of factories in England in the eighteenth century?

A. The increased size of families required people to look for alternative means of employment.

B. The rapidly increasing population created more demand for goods manufactured in factories.

C. Farmers who lost their lands due to agricultural reforms were in need of work.

D. The wealthy merchant class was more confident about investing in new industries.

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Daniel Morrison · Answer 1

The rapidly increasing population created more demand for demand for goods manufactured in factories, this led to the growth of factories in England in the 18th century.