It was horrible. In fact, it was in The Great Depression.
Many people were unemployed, hand no home, and had very low wages.
"<span>c. Its proximity to Africa and India made trade quite successful" is the best option, since a great deal of trade during this time and indeed today is done with ships. </span>
<span>This is a true statement, due to the fact that the onset of the industrial revolution led to the increased communication and commerce between European nations, and caused them to focus more on the benefits of their alliances as opposed to the potential conflicts that exist between them.</span>