The paragraph is mainly organized B. in chronological order. It discusses the benefits experienced by different social classes during the Industrial Revolution and notes the improvements in the conditions of the working class over time, particularly in the late 1800s.
In general, people benefited greatly from this time. The upper and middle classes made fortunes from investments and new business opportunities. Their standard of living increased as the introduction of mass-produced goods provided more options and availability of items. The working class did not experience as many benefits at first. They received low wages in return for working long hours in factories, and they lived in overcrowded and unsanitary apartments. However, the conditions of the working class improved in the late 1800s with the establishment of unions and laws to improve factory conditions.
The Industrial Revolution
How is the paragraph mainly organized?
A.
by comparison and contrast
B.
in chronological order
C.
as questions and answers
D.
as ordered steps
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