What did Britain do to keep industrial secrets from the United States?
a. Blockaded the United States from engaging the international trade
b. Sent messengers with misleading information to the United States
c. Forbade engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers from leaving the country
d. Charged impossible fees for the secrets to industrialization
Ans: c. Forbade engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers from leaving the country
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