Which of the following is not one of the factors that gave Britain a "head start" on the Industrial Revolution?
a. It recovered from the plague more quickly than the rest of Europe.
b. It had the largest merchant marine.
c. It was highly commercial, and many people were involved in production and trade.
d. It enjoyed a high standard of living and a "fluid" society.
e. It was the world's leading exporter of tools, guns, hardware, and other crafts
Answer: a. It recovered from the plague more quickly than the rest of Europe.
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