What percentage of the British workforce was involved in the textile industry?
a. 60 percent
b. 40 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 2 percent
Answer: c. 20 percent
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A) a public execution of the stadholder. B) tension between the merchant oligarchy and the military governor. C) the creation of the Dutch “Patriotic” Party. D) demands of different groups for “liberty.” E) demands for American style liberties.
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