Question

as countries throughout europe were industrializing, people began working in new positions as merchants, clerks, and engineers. one of the results of this change was the rise in
a. government regulation.
b. the middle class.
c. sweatshop factories.
d. union membership.

Explanation:

During European industrialization, new - emerging professions like merchants, clerks, and engineers contributed to the growth of the middle - class. These were not low - wage, exploitative sweatshop jobs. There's no direct indication of a rise in government regulation or union membership from the given professions.

Answer:

B. the middle class