Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a reason why the Industrial Revolution occurred when and where it did?
A) The British government was committed to upholding private property rights.
B) The British government was able to eliminate arbitrary increases in taxes.
C) The British government was able to more easily seize wealth.
D) Institutional changes by the British government helped protect wealth.
E) The British courts were effective at enforcing contracts.
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