Which of the Following Is Not One of the Factors

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the factors that gave Britain a head start on the Industrial Revolution?

A) It recovered from the plague more quickly than the rest of Europe.
B) It had the largest merchant marine.
C) It was highly commercial, and many people were involved in production and trade.
D) It enjoyed a high standard of living and a fluid society.
E) It was the world's leading exporter of tools, guns, hardware, and crafts.