Question

during the industrial revolution, many governments adopted an economic system called capitalism. in this system, governments allowed businesses to operate as freely as possible. capitalism led to economic growth in many countries and helped a small number of people become very wealthy. however, the system could be harsh for poor workers, who often worked long hours in unsafe conditions just to make enough money to eat. as a result, some workers turned against capitalism and demanded that their governments take more control over their economies. which statement best describes the passages main idea? a. capitalism became the favored economic system for many countries during the industrial revolution b. capitalism was beneficial for some people during the industrial revolution, but others opposed the system c. capitalism was helpful to countries during the industrial revolution, but became a problem after the revolution ended d. capitalism was mostly a cause of problems during the industrial revolution, which led to its eventual collapse

Explanation:

The passage mentions that capitalism led to economic growth and made some people wealthy (beneficial), but also caused harsh working - conditions for poor workers who then opposed it.

Answer:

B. Capitalism was beneficial for some people during the Industrial Revolution, but others opposed the system