Question

Which of the following was one effect of the Industrial Revolution on education? All women went to high school and college. Children from every social class were required to go to school. Universities began stressing science and engineering. The literacy rate sharply decreased.

Answer 1

The effect of the Industrial Revolution on education was that children from every social class were required to go to school. Prior to that point, the attitude of most people was that school was for the wealthier, it was not necessary for many occupations, especially those held by the poorer classes.

Answer 2

The correct answer is definitely b that is the second option.
During the Industrial Revolution school became compulsory for all children regardless of their social class. Before this it was thought that the education is something only the wealthy could afford. This became the prototype for the modern educational system we have today as this was basically the beginning. There were numerous educational laws enacted in order to allow this, the Educational Bill of 1870 is a good example.