The Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America led to rapid economic growth and improvement in the standard of living because it_ Select one answer to finish the sentence. O increased the population of these countries. removed the effect of the law of diminishing returns. increased education opportunities for people living in rural areas. O increased the rate of consumption in these countries. brought about technological changes which increased labour and capital productivity. The Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America led to rapid economic growth and improvement in the standard of living because it_ Select one answer to finish the sentence. O increased the population of these countries. removed the effect of the law of diminishing returns. increased education opportunities for people living in rural areas. O increased the rate of consumption in these countries. brought about technological changes which increased labour and capital productivity.