Question

question 7 of 10
which action is most similar to one taken by great britain early in the industrial revolution?
a. a teacher offers her teaching materials and lesson plans to other teachers for free online.
b. a governor encourages companies in his state to avoid doing business with residents of other states.
c. a mayor encourages people in her citys crowded neighborhoods to move to less populated rural areas.
d. a company prevents its employees from discussing new products with anyone outside the company.

Explanation:

Early in the Industrial Revolution, Britain protected its technological and industrial - related knowledge from being shared with other countries. A company preventing its employees from discussing new products with outsiders is similar in the sense of protecting proprietary information.

Answer:

D. A company prevents its employees from discussing new products with anyone outside the company.