While many new factories were built in the Midlands due to its ample water power, what hindered these factories from maximizing profits?
a) The Midlands were located far from England’s major cities and ports, and transportation was over poor and sometimes nonexistent roads.
b) The highways serving the Midlands were full of rapacious highwaymen who robbed wagons filled with products.
Consider This: What was the general condition of rural highways at this time? See 7.3: Manufacturing Marvels.
c) The number of tolls required along the Midlands highways to great cities raised the cost of items enormously.
Consider This: What was the general condition of rural highways at this time? See 7.3: Manufacturing Marvels.
d) Few people wanted to go to the Midlands to work in the new factories.
Consider This: What was the general condition of rural highways at this time? See 7.3: Manufacturing Marvels.
a) The Midlands were located far from England’s major cities and ports, and transportation was over poor and sometimes nonexistent roads.
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