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What role did the 'Colonial Empire' play in Britain’s early industrialization?

  1. It provided a source of cheap labor that moved to London
  2. It supplied raw materials like cotton and provided markets for finished goods
  3. It was the primary location for the first steam-powered factories
  4. It prevented other nations from learning about British technology
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Correct answer: It supplied raw materials like cotton and provided markets for finished goods

Colonies provided a steady supply of raw cotton from the Americas and India. They also served as captive markets where Britain could sell its mass-produced textiles, ensuring high demand for factory output.

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