Evaluating the Engine of British Industrialization
A historian argues: 'While the domestic market for British goods was larger in sheer volume during the industrial revolution, the demand from overseas markets was the more critical factor in driving technological innovation and expansion.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer, explain the specific role that foreign sales played and justify why they could be considered a more significant catalyst for growth than the larger domestic market.
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