Which of the following statements about the Industrial Revolution is true?
A) It started in the late 1800s.
B) It first started in the United States.
C) It transformed the agrarian economies into industrial economies.
D) It did not require any specific conditions to be present.

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The Industrial Revolution transformed the agrarian economies into industrial economies, and it started in the United Kingdom in the 18th century, not the late 1800s. The United States played an important role in the Industrial Revolution but it did not start there. The Industrial Revolution was facilitated by specific conditions, such as access to natural resources and a labor force, so option D is incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements About the Industrial Revolution Is