Question

question 1 of 10 which of the following statements best describes a difference between the wealthy and the poor in great britain during the industrial revolution? a. the wealthy were able to enjoy a great deal of leisure time, while the poor worked extremely long hours each week. b. the wealthy earned extra money by getting their children jobs, while the poor believed that child labor was shameful. c. the wealthy largely did not support industrialization, while the poor felt that it provided them with new opportunities. d. the wealthy lived in small centralized communities, while the poor were isolated and lived far apart from one another.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, the wealthy had the financial means to not work and enjoy leisure, while the poor had to work long - hours in factories to survive. Child labor was common among the poor for extra income, the wealthy supported industrialization for profit, and the poor often lived in crowded urban areas, not isolated.

Answer:

A. The wealthy were able to enjoy a great deal of leisure time, while the poor worked extremely long hours each week.