Question

what was one major effect of the spread of railroads throughout great britain during the industrial revolution?
a. agricultural production fell substantially due to farmland being replaced with railroads.
b. british industries began to switch from steam power to coal power.
c. british workers found it easier to seek new jobs in cities far from their homes.
d. great britain adopted policies meant to protect industrial ideas developed in the country.

Explanation:

Railroads improved transportation, allowing workers to travel greater distances for employment opportunities during the Industrial - Revolution in Great Britain. Farmland being replaced by railroads did not cause a substantial fall in agricultural production. Steam power used coal already, and there was no major switch from steam to coal power in the context of railroad spread. Policies to protect industrial ideas were not directly related to the spread of railroads.

Answer:

C. British workers found it easier to seek new jobs in cities far from their homes.