Multiple choice

In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?

  1. 18th

  2. 19th

  3. 17th

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, around 1760-1780, with innovations in textile manufacturing, steam power, and iron production. The 19th century saw the expansion and maturation of industrialization, but its origins were in the 1700s. The 17th century was too early, as the technological and social conditions had not yet developed.

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