Answer:
The right answer is A.
Explanation:
In modern history, the Industrial Revolution is a process of change from an economy largely based on agriculture and the production of handicrafts, to an economy based on industry and machine manufacturing. Britain was the country where this process started in the 18th century and from there it spread to Europe and other parts of the world.
It is characterized by significant technological advances such as the use of new raw materials, mainly iron and steel; the use of new energy sources - fuels, coal, the steam engine, electricity, and the internal-combustion engine-; new machines were designed and installed that allowed a smaller expenditure of human energy ; there were also outstanding developments in transportation and communication such as the steam locomotive, steamships, telegraph, etc.
Another major socioeconomic impact of the application of new technologies was a new division of labor, specialization and production: the factory system. Massive use of resources and mass production became possible.
Answer:
The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63).
American expansion abroad was fueled by all of the following except "the closing of the frontier" since this was mainly a domestic issue.
