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In History / High School | 2025-07-03

What was a positive result of the Industrial Revolution?
A. The invention of the steam engine
B. The supervision of factory production
C. The lowering of poverty percentages
D. The creation of a minimum wage

Asked by travis6180

Answer (2)

The steam engine, a pivotal invention of the Industrial Revolution, greatly enhanced manufacturing and transportation efficiencies, making it a significant positive result of this period. Other options like factory supervision or poverty reduction, while relevant, do not match the technological impact of the steam engine. Hence, Option A is the correct answer. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century, led to the invention of the steam engine, a key factor in vastly improving production efficiency and transportation. Thus, the correct answer to the question regarding a positive result of the Industrial Revolution is Option A: The invention of the steam engine. Other options, while relevant, do not match the significant technological impact of this invention.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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