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More than 80% of the workforce in Europe was employed in technologically advanced countries in the 19th century.

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The above statement is False.
The process of industrialization began in Britain during the eighteenth century. But the industrial advancement was not at once accepted by all. Till the end of the eighteenth century, only 20% of the workforce was employed in technologically advanced countries. This was due to many factors.
1)      The advancement of industries reduced labour demand. It rendered people jobless, which made them oppose technological advancement.
2)      New machines were expensive. This created business people cautious about the use of advanced industrial machinery.
3)      Technological advancements in the non-industrialized sectors like food processing, furniture, glasswork, etc.
All these factors made people in the 18th century cautious about accepting industrial advancements.
The correct statement would be, Less than 20 % of the workforce in Europe was employed in technologically advanced countries in the 19th century.

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