Which of the following was not an impediment to the Industrial Revolution?
A. Customs barriers made transportation of goods expensive.
B. Continental businessmen were less enterprising than British.
C. Poor roads and difficulty with transportation.
D. Establishment of technical schools to train mechanics and engineers.
E. Businessmen were less willing to take risks in investments.
Answer: D
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