Question

question 8 of 10
which of the following developments led to the creation of new social classes during the industrial revolution?
a. the replacement of low - skilled manufacturing jobs with high - skilled middle - class jobs
b. the growth of agricultural communities because of overcrowding in urban centers
c. an increase in both low - skilled manufacturing jobs and high - skilled middle - class jobs
d. an increase in the number of wealthy women choosing to work outside the home

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, there was a significant increase in both low - skilled manufacturing jobs (for factory workers) and high - skilled middle - class jobs (such as managers, accountants, and engineers). This led to the creation of new social classes. Option A is incorrect because it was not a replacement but an increase. Option B is wrong as the Industrial Revolution was more about urban growth rather than the growth of agricultural communities due to urban overcrowding. Option D is not relevant to the creation of new social classes on a large - scale basis compared to the job structure changes.

Answer:

C. An increase in both low - skilled manufacturing jobs and high - skilled middle - class jobs