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Question
With reference to the Industrial Revolution in England, state the role of the following factor:
Skill and energy of immigrants.
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Solution
Protestant artisans of Spain and France migrated to England due to religious persecution. The English government hosted them and in turn, they added their original skill to the industries.
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