Why was colonialism important to the Industrial Revolution?

The colonies offered important markets for the imperial powers' manufactures, providing domestic tax revenues and employment to a considerable extent. ... In turn this industrialisation had a large, positive impact in support of the anti-imperial movement in India.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

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