Question

question 5 of 24
what was the effect of unsafe work conditions and pollution during the industrial revolution?
a. governments established regulations to control work environments and limit pollution.
b. concerned citizens began to boycott manufactured goods and returned to a self - sufficient lifestyle.
c. child labor increased as adults left manufacturing jobs in factories in favor of agricultural work.
d. middle - and upper - class people moved out of urban areas, causing those areas to be dominated by the working class.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, unsafe work conditions and pollution led to government - intervention. As the negative impacts became evident, governments started to establish regulations to make work environments safer and limit pollution. Option B is not typical as a widespread response. Option C is not a direct result of unsafe work conditions and pollution. Option D is not the main effect related to these issues.

Answer:

A. Governments established regulations to control work environments and limit pollution.