Question

document 1 this excerpt describes great britain economy. when one realizes the thousands of internal tariffs that obstructed traffic in germany up to 1834 and the innumerable tolls and charges that hindered trade in france before 1789... it is clear that the political and economic freedom in england was one of the causes of her industrial expansion. source: l.c.a. knowles, the industrial and commercial revolutions in great britain during the nineteenth century, e.p. dutton & co., 1921 (adapted). 1. what are two reasons knowles explains industrialization in great britain? 1) 2) 2. how does less taxes and tolls affect the amount of money in everyone’s pocket? how would this help start the industrial revolution?

Explanation:

1. The text mentions that compared to Germany with numerous internal tariffs until 1834 and France with many tolls and charges before 1789, England had political and economic freedom. So two reasons for industrialization in Great Britain are political freedom and economic freedom.
2. Less taxes and tolls mean people have more disposable income. This extra money can be used for investment in new - technologies, machinery, and businesses, which are crucial for starting the Industrial Revolution.

Answer:

1. 1) Political freedom
2. Economic freedom
3. Less taxes and tolls give people more disposable income. This extra money can be invested in new technologies, machinery, and businesses to start the Industrial Revolution.