Question

what was a major social effect of the industrial revolution?
a. populations spread more evenly between rural and urban.
b. access to education decreased for middle - class families.
c. the gap between the rich and the poor grew larger.
d. more workers than ever were required to produce food.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factory owners and capitalists (the rich) accumulated vast wealth. Workers (the poor) faced long hours, poor working conditions, and low wages. This led to a widening gap between the rich and the poor.

• Option A: Urban areas grew rapidly as people moved for factory jobs, so populations did not spread evenly.
• Option B: Access to education increased for some as there was a need for more literate workers in certain industries and a growing middle - class interest in education.
• Option D: Mechanization in agriculture reduced the number of workers needed to produce food.

Answer:

C. The gap between the rich and the poor grew larger.