Factory System Impact on Social Structures
Which of the following best describes a major social change that resulted from the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?
A
The shift toward wage labor disrupted traditional family roles, with more women and children working outside homes.
B
Factory work improved overall living standards immediately, eliminating class distinctions based on occupation.
C
Skilled artisans gained greater status due to high demand for specialized machinery upkeep.
D
Communities remained agriculturally centered despite new factories, maintaining pre-industrial social hierarchies.
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