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12 marksIndustrial Revolutions and Colonialism

CAPE History Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)

With reference to Documents I, II and III, discuss THREE reasons why it could be argued that the British Atlantic colonies not only benefited, but also suffered from the successes of the Industrial Revolution.

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  1. 4(a)With reference to Document I, explain TWO contributions made by Britain's Atlantic colonies to the development of Britain's textile industries.[6 marks]
  2. 4(b)With reference to Document II, explain TWO arguments proposed by historians as to the source of the capital that financed the British Industrial Revolution.[6 marks]
  3. 4(c)With reference to Document III, outline THREE global consequences of the British Industrial Revolution.[6 marks]

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