Question

what evidence in the painting supports the idea that industrialization made laborers lives worse?
a. the laborers homes are close to smoke from the factory.
b. the laborers homes are close to the river.
c. the laborers homes are close to light from the factory.
d. the laborers homes are close to the road.

Explanation:

To determine which option supports that industrialization worsened laborers' lives, we analyze each choice:

• Option A: Factory smoke near homes implies pollution, which harms health and living conditions, showing industrialization's negative impact.
• Option B: Proximity to a river is not inherently negative for laborers' lives in the context of industrialization's harm.
• Option C: Factory light proximity doesn't indicate a worsening of lives; it's not a harmful factor like pollution.
• Option D: Proximity to a road doesn't directly show industrialization made lives worse, as roads can have mixed impacts and aren't a clear sign of harm from industrialization.

So, the evidence that supports the idea is the laborers’ homes being close to factory smoke.

Answer:

A. The laborers' homes are close to smoke from the factory.