Question

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the industrial revolution lasted from the 1700s to the mid - 1800s. during this time, new machines were invented that changed the way businesses made their products. some of the machines could spin thread and weave cloth much more quickly than people could. there were machines making other types of products as well. however, the improvements in machines that made fabric created the most new jobs. for this reason, textiles became the dominant industry. people moved to cities in record numbers to work in new factories. the industrial revolution changed their lives greatly. in fact, many historians see the industrial revolution as one of the most important events in our history.
what is the meaning of dominant as used in the passage?
most difficult
most important
least successful
least desirable

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "dominant" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage states that after machine improvements, textiles "became the dominant industry". This implies that textiles became the most important industry during the Industrial Revolution, as it led to new jobs, factory work, and significant societal changes. The other options (most difficult, least successful, least desirable) do not fit the context, as the passage emphasizes the growth and impact of the textiles industry, not difficulty, lack of success, or undesirability.

Answer:

most important