What played a crucial role in making Britain the site of the first Industrial Revolution?
A. Over ninety-five percent of the population was literate.
B. The nation produced a surplus of food, thus allowing its people extra buying power to purchase manufactured products.
C. The nation had a small and declining population.
D. British manufactures enjoyed large government subsidies.
E. Britain imported most of its natural resources.
Answer: B
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