What was the significance of Abraham Darby’s innovation in the early 18th century?
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Correct answer: He used coke instead of charcoal to smelt iron
Smelting iron with coke (derived from coal) was more efficient and cheaper than using charcoal (derived from wood). This allowed for the mass production of iron, which was essential for building the machines and infrastructure of the Industrial Revolution.
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