Which factor did NOT significantly contribute to the onset of the Industrial Revolution?

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The rise in popularity of Romantic poetryEurope's transformation into a global economic powerThe growth of the European populationEurope's transition to a manufacturing-based economyThe development of new transportation methods

Explanation

The Industrial Revolution was driven by economic and demographic changes such as Europe's integration into the global economy, population growth, and the move towards manufacturing. However, the popularity of Romantic poetry did not play a role in causing these industrial changes.