Recall the Application about cultural factors in England and their relevance to the Industrial Revolution to answer the following question(s). In studying the economic history of England before the Industrial Revolution, Professor Gregory Clark found that children of the more affluent members of English society were more likely to survive than those of the less affluent. Coupled with the slow growth of population over several centuries, this differential survival of the wealthy had the effect of creating downward mobility for the rich, as their sons and daughter increasingly populated the society.
-According to the Application, the cultural changes in England allowed individuals to take advantage of

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The Application discusses the economic history of England before the Industrial Revolution and how the affluent members of society had a higher survival rate, causing their descendants to increasingly populate society. It does not mention an increase in agrarian lifestyles, a decrease in population from citizens leaving for the New World, or the elimination of trade barriers resulting from the formation of the European Union. However, it does suggest that cultural changes allowed individuals to take advantage of new developments in science and technology, which were key factors in the Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Recall the Application About Cultural Factors in England and Their