Question

question 5 of 20 how did the development of agricultural technology such as the seed drill affect the industrial revolution in great britain? a. it created food shortages and starvation in the british countryside. b. it resulted in more british workers moving to urban centers. c. it caused the british economy to rely more heavily on farming. d. it convinced british political leaders to end mercantilism.

Explanation:

• Option A: Agricultural technology like the seed drill increased food production, so food shortages are incorrect.
• Option B: Improved agricultural technology (e.g., seed drill) increased farm efficiency, reducing the need for many farm workers. This pushed workers to move to urban centers for industrial jobs, which fueled the Industrial Revolution.
• Option C: The Industrial Revolution shifted the economy from farming to industry, so relying more on farming is wrong.
• Option D: Mercantilism's end was due to broader economic and political changes, not directly agricultural technology.

Answer:

B. It resulted in more British workers moving to urban centers.