How did the Industrial Revolution in England affect American trade?

A) The British imported more food products from the U.S.
B) Trade decreased because the British were producing more goods for their internal consumption.
C) The British no longer needed raw materials from the U.S.
D) The U.S. trade with England ground to a halt.

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Erick Dorgilus · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The Industrial Revolution in England led to an increase in the British population and urbanization, which in turn increased the demand for food products. Since England's agricultural sector could not keep up with the demand, the British imported more food products from the U.S., among other places, to feed their growing urban population.

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