"The Industrial Revolution, beginning in the late 18th century, transf…

Question

"The Industrial Revolution, beginning in the late 18th century, transformed economies from agrarian to industrial. While it brought unprecedented productivity and wealth, it also caused environmental degradation and exploitation of workers, including children."

Based on the passage, the Industrial Revolution's effects were:

Accepted Answer

B. Mixed — both beneficial and harmful

Passage explicitly notes both productivity/wealth (positive) AND environmental degradation/worker exploitation (negative). 'Mixed' captures both.

Answer

Only negative

Answer

Insignificant

Answer

Only positive