Question

1. one negative effect of the industrial revolution was ___.

a child labor
b invention of the steam engine
c increase in trade
d invention of the spinning jenny

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Child labor was a negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution as many children were forced to work in harsh conditions.
• Option B: The invention of the steam engine was a positive technological advancement of the Industrial Revolution, not a negative effect.
• Option C: Increase in trade was an overall positive outcome of the Industrial Revolution, boosting economies.
• Option D: The invention of the spinning jenny was a positive innovation that increased textile production, not a negative effect.

Answer:

A. child labor