Life in the UK Test· UK Visas and Immigration
The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in approximately:
Choices
- AThe early 16th century
- BThe late 19th century
- CThe early 20th century
- DThe mid-18th centuryCorrect
Answer
The mid-18th century
The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the mid-18th century, driven by innovations like the steam engine, mechanised textile production, and improved iron-making.
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