Question

what important role did advanced farming technologies play in causing the industrial revolution in great britain?
a. they encouraged farm owners to hire more workers, reducing overcrowding in cities.
b. they convinced political leaders to focus the economy more strongly on agriculture.
c. they required advanced skills to operate, leading to the formation of public schools.
d. they allowed a small rural population to provide food for a large urban population.

Explanation:

Advanced farming technologies increased agricultural productivity in Great - Britain. This meant fewer rural workers could produce more food, which was sufficient to feed a growing urban population that was moving to cities for industrial jobs during the Industrial Revolution. Option A is incorrect as advanced farming technologies reduced the need for farm workers, not increased it. Option B is wrong because the Industrial Revolution shifted the focus from agriculture to industry. Option C is not relevant as the formation of public schools was not directly related to advanced farming technologies in the context of causing the Industrial Revolution.

Answer:

D. They allowed a small rural population to provide food for a large urban population.