Question

how did the industrial revolution change the relationship between workers and factory owners? (1 point)
reduced working hours and increased job security
established equal partnership between labor and management
improved worker safety and compensation
created power imbalance with workers facing low wages

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factory owners held significant power. Workers, often in large numbers and with limited skills or job alternatives initially, had less bargaining power. Factory owners aimed to maximize profits. This led to long working hours (contrary to option A), no equal partnership (eliminating option B), and poor safety conditions (ruling out option C). Workers were paid low wages as owners exploited the labor - market imbalance, creating a power disparity where workers had to accept low pay to survive.

Answer:

D. Created power imbalance with workers facing low wages