In the Industrial Revolution of 1700, the English were eventually ...

[panfilo]

In the Industrial Revolution of 1700, the English were eventually able to surpass the Chinese in iron production because
 
  a. the English had more forests for fuel.
  b. the Chinese population decreased.
  c. by tradition, the Chinese were not innovative.
  d. a labor shortage encouraged developing machines.
  e. the English had more labor to invent machines.

Question 2

Why did the study of law flourish at this time?
 
  a. There was great interest in studying all areas of classical history.
  b. It would provide a means to resolve disputes between kings and subjects, churches and nobles, and merchants and customers.
  c. Roman law was seen as the foundation of Christianity.
  d. Books on the subject sold for lower prices.
  e. Bologna wanted to become a center for the study of law.

[ecox1012]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

[panfilo]

Excellent

[brbarasa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it