Question

what was not happening in the second half of the eighteenth century? agriculture revolution, industrial revolution, a growing British empire, decreased trade with other countries

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) decreased trade with other countries.

The aspect that was not happening in the second half of the 18th century was decreased trade with other countries.

The Industrial Revolution made possible many advances such as new machines in the factories that allowed mass production. This created more jobs and help the manufacture of products that could be exported. Agriculture Revolution was also a consequence of this time. So, trade increased and represented a solid income for industrialized countries. For those reasons, decreased trade with other countries was not happening in the second half of the 18th century.  

Answer 2

Decreased trade with other countries is the one that was not happening in the second half of the eighteenth century. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth or the last option. The other three choices given in the question, all led to an increase in trade. I hope it helps you.