Question

question 6 of 10
read this passage from a historical narrative about the industrial revolution:

during the industrial revolution, many governments
adopted an economic system called capitalism. in this
system, governments allowed businesses to operate as
freely as possible. capitalism led to economic growth in
many countries and helped a small number of people
become very wealthy. however, the system could be harsh
for poor workers, who often worked long hours in unsafe
conditions just to make enough money to eat. as a result,
some workers turned against capitalism and demanded
that their governments take more control over their
economies.

which statement best describes the passages main idea?

a. capitalism was mostly a cause of problems during the industrial
revolution, which led to its eventual collapse.

b. capitalism was beneficial for some people during the industrial
revolution, but others opposed the system.

c. capitalism became the favored economic system for many
countries during the industrial revolution.

d. capitalism was helpful to countries during the industrial
revolution, but became a problem after the revolution ended.

Explanation:

The passage discusses capitalism during the Industrial Revolution, noting its benefits (economic growth, wealth for some) and drawbacks (harsh conditions for poor workers leading to opposition). Option B captures both the positive impact on some and opposition from others, which is the core of the passage. Option A is incorrect because the passage does not state capitalism collapsed. Option C only mentions its adoption, missing the opposition. Option D is wrong as the problems occurred during the revolution, not after.

Answer:

B. Capitalism was beneficial for some people during the Industrial Revolution, but others opposed the system.