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1. read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

\then, industrialization happened in the mid - 1800s. for the first time in history, most people left their homes to work, including children. in fact, most children worked 12 - to 18 - hour days in factories, and they faced the worst conditions. many children actually began working before the age of 7. the work was hard, including hauling heavy loads and working in dark, damp coal mines.\
which of the following sentences provides the best summary of the paragraph?

a. before industrialization, many children had important jobs around the home, but very few went to cities or factories to work.

b. the fact that children were forced to work in factories during and after the industrial revolution was evil, and we should be ashamed of our history

c. beginning in the mid - 1800s, industrialization meant that even young children began working long hours at difficult and dangerous jobs

d. all children had to work in coal mines, hauling heavy loads of coal back to the surface for 12 to 18 hours a day

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Explanation:

To summarize the paragraph, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The paragraph focuses on industrialization and children's factory work, not pre - industrial home jobs. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The paragraph is descriptive about working conditions, not making a moral judgment. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The paragraph states industrialization (mid - 1800s) led to children (even young ones) working long (12 - 18 hours) and difficult/dangerous jobs (hauling loads, coal mines). This matches the summary.
• Option D: The paragraph says "many children" worked in coal mines, not "all". Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Beginning in the mid - 1800s, industrialization meant that even young children began working long hours at difficult and dangerous jobs