For many decades prior to the Industrial Revolution, the standards of living in England and China:
A) Remained roughly constant
B) Increased steadily
C) Declined substantially
D) Increased many times over

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Prior to the Industrial Revolution, both England and China experienced relatively stable standards of living, with occasional fluctuations due to factors such as war, famine, and disease. While there were certainly disparities between different segments of society within each country, overall living conditions did not shift dramatically over time.

For Many Decades Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the Standards