Question

which of the following processes resulted from the growth of manufacturing during the industrial revolution?
a. increase in public education
b. decrease in child labor
c. decrease in urbanization
d. increase in inequality of social classes

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, as manufacturing grew, the wealthy factory owners (bourgeoisie) became much richer while the working - class (proletariat) faced poor working conditions, low wages, and long hours. This led to a significant increase in the gap between the rich and the poor, i.e., an increase in the inequality of social classes.
Public education did not increase significantly during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution as the focus was more on profit - making. Child labor was actually prevalent during the Industrial Revolution as children could be paid less. Urbanization increased as people moved to cities for factory jobs.

Answer:

D. Increase in inequality of social classes