Natural resources - Britain had large and accessible supplies of which are two of the most important raw materials used to produce the goods for the early Industrial Revolution Also available was water power to fuel the new machines, harbors for its merchant ships,and rivers for inland transportation. What resources gave Great Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution? (WG 4.1) A Copper and aluminum co contributed to the success of f the Industrial Revolution in England. B Nuclear power and windmills contributed to the success of the e Industrial Revolution in England. C Oil and natural gas contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in England. D Coal and iron contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in England.

The correct answer is **D. Coal and iron contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in England.**<br /><br />The passage clearly states that Britain had large and accessible supplies of two key raw materials. While the passage doesn't explicitly name them, the context of the Industrial Revolution makes coal and iron the obvious choices. Coal provided the fuel for the steam engines that powered factories and mills, while iron was essential for constructing machinery, tools, buildings, and infrastructure like railroads.<br /><br />The other options are incorrect:<br /><br />* **A. Copper and aluminum:** While important metals, copper and aluminum were not as crucial as iron in the *early* Industrial Revolution. Aluminum production, in particular, requires advanced technology that wasn't available at the time.<br />* **B. Nuclear power and windmills:** Nuclear power didn't exist during the Industrial Revolution. While windmills existed, they were not the primary power source driving the revolution.<br />* **C. Oil and natural gas:** These became significant energy sources much later. The early Industrial Revolution relied primarily on coal.<br />