Question

Study this scene of a metal extraction furnace in western England during the early 1800s. Then answer the question that follows.

Which sentence best explains how this painting reflects the changes in England in the 1800s?

A.
It shows how important metal extraction was to the English economy after the Agricultural Revolution.
B.
It suggests that industrialists neglected metal extraction and didn’t consider it a profitable business.
C.
It suggests that as the economy industrialized, the work and home environments of laborers worsened.
D.
It shows how industrial production coexisted with traditional rural lifestyles and occupations.

Answer 1

Answer: C. It suggests that as the economy industrialized, the work and home environments of laborers worsened.

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Answer 2

C.

It suggests that as the economy industrialized, the work and home environments of laborers worsened.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you look at the picture, you can clearly see the collapsed buildings, and the large industrial factory in the background.