What local minerals were exported from Plymouth during the Industrial Revolution?
Tin, copper, lime, china clay, arsenic
Gold, silver, iron, coal, salt
Lead, zinc, gypsum, marble, granite
Aluminum, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten
Answer
During the Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as a commercial shipping port, exporting local minerals such as tin, copper, lime, china clay, and arsenic. These resources played a significant role in the city's economic development.
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