During the Industrial Revolution, many governments
adopted an economic system called capitalism. In this
system, governments allowed businesses to operate as
freely as possible. Capitalism led to economic growth in
many countries and helped a small number of people
become very wealthy. However, the system could be harsh
for poor workers, who often worked long hours in unsafe
conditions just to make enough money to eat. As a result,
some workers turned against capitalism and demanded
that their governments take more control over their
economies.
Which statement best describes the passage's main idea?
A. Capitalism was beneficial for some people during the Industrial
Revolution, but others opposed the system.
B. Capitalism was mostly a cause of problems during the Industrial
Revolution, which led to its eventual collapse.
C. Capitalism was helpful to countries during the Industrid
Revolution, but became a problem after the revolution ended:
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D. Capitalism became the favored economic system for many
countries during the Industrial Revolution.