Language Comprehension — quick quiz

Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows. "The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century, brought about unprecedented changes in manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation. While it led to increased productivity and economic growth, it also resulted in severe social problems. Factory workers, including children, laboured for long hours in dangerous conditions for meagre wages. Cities became overcrowded and unsanitary. However, these very problems eventually sparked social reforms, labour laws, and movements for workers' rights that continue to influence modern society." Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?