Which of the following was likely NOT a reason why the Industrial Revolution took place?
A - People discovered that they could mass produce items and sell them, thus leading to many taking jobs in factories
B - People found a need for items to be produced that would improve their quality of life.
C - A massive increase in food production lead to people trying to find ways to preserve the food surplus for later consumption.
D - New farming equipment was invented that created less of a demand for agricultural workers.
Answer: C - A massive increase in food production lead to people trying to find ways to preserve the food surplus for later consumption.