WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Europe, which group benefited most from the industrialization of the l9th century?
A
rural farmers.
B
middle class.
C
factory workers.
D
clergy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The growth of the businesses and factories created more jobs. The middle class assumed the occupations of merchants, shopkeepers and accountants. They were able to take advantage of affordable amenities like furniture and fine clothing.

Detailed explanation-2: -The middle and upper classes benefited immediately from the Industrial Revolution. For workers, it took much longer. However during the 1800s, workers formed labor unions and gained higher wages and better working conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -During industrialization the classes of people were affected differently. With the rise of industrialization, the majority of upper and middle class workers were well off and able to have jobs in management, where they had more structure to their work week, hours they worked, and got paid more.

Detailed explanation-4: -New sources of energy and power, especially coal and steam, replaced wind and water to create labor-saving machines that dramatically decreased the use of human and animal labor and, at the same time, increased the level of productivity.

Detailed explanation-5: -England ‘s lead in the Industrial Revolution translated into economic prowess and political power that allowed colonization of other lands, eventually building a worldwide British Empire .

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