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A Long and Illustrious History

Which country was the first to industrialise on a large scale?

AFrance
BBritain
CGermany
DThe United States

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Britain.

Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale, using new machinery and steam power during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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