The first factories that appeared in Great Britain in 1740, concentrated on the production of ________.
A) sugar
B) textiles
C) steel
D) glass

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The first factories that appeared in Great Britain in 1740 focused on producing textiles, specifically cotton. This was due to the advancements in textile machinery, such as the spinning jenny and water frame, that allowed for mass production of textiles. Sugar, steel, and glass manufacturing became more prominent in later years.

The First Factories That Appeared in Great Britain in 1740