Question

1. a consequence of the industrial revolution was the shift from a family - based economy to an individual wage - based economy. how did this impact courtship? (1 point) a. it forced young men to rely on their parents for financial support for dates. b. it gave young people economic independence, allowing them to finance their own dates and choose their partners. c. it led to a decrease in the number of potential partners. d. it encouraged the formation of more formal, family - controlled courtships.

Explanation:

The Industrial - Revolution shift from a family - based to an individual wage - based economy gave young people economic independence. This allowed them to finance their own dates and choose their partners, reducing family - controlled courtships. Option A is incorrect as it is the opposite of what happened. Option C is incorrect as there is no indication of a decrease in potential partners. Option D is also incorrect as it goes against the trend of reduced family - control.

Answer:

B. It gave young people economic independence, allowing them to finance their own dates and choose their partners.