Question

1. which historical event prompted sociology to become an official field of study? world war i the industrial revolution the great depression boston tea party

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution brought about massive social - structural changes such as urbanization, the rise of the working class, and changes in family structures. These significant social transformations led to the formalization of sociology as a field to study such phenomena. World War I, the Great Depression, and the Boston Tea Party did not directly prompt sociology to become an official field of study.

Answer:

The Industrial Revolution