Question

question 10 of 10
which statement best describes the industrial revolution?

a. people had few machines and tools available to make their work
easier.

b. many technologies were invented, including the first multipurpose
computer.

c. rapid growth in technology led to the development of new tools
and machines.

d. most work performed in factories was difficult and slow.

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect: the Industrial Revolution introduced many machines, not few.
• Option B is incorrect: the first multipurpose computer was invented long after the Industrial Revolution.
• Option D is incorrect: factories with new machines made work faster, not slow.
• Option C accurately summarizes the core of the Industrial Revolution, which was driven by technological advancements that created new machinery and tools to transform production.

Answer:

C. Rapid growth in technology led to the development of new tools and machines.