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In which century did Bradford become an international center of textile manufacture?

  • 17th century

  • 18th century

  • 19th century

  • 20th century

Answer

Bradford became an international center of textile manufacture, particularly wool, during the 19th century. The city's location in the eastern foothills of the Pennines provided access to coal, iron ore, and soft water, which facilitated the growth of its manufacturing base and led to a population boom.
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