Which statement best explains the relationship between the industrial revolution and the development of communism?

Question

A. the industrial revolution led to a decrease in workers' rights and their living conditions
B. the industrial revolution increased pride in workers' labor and the goods they produced
C. the industrial revolution led to the adoption of new technologies and machines
D. the industrial revolution was slow to affect society and communists wanted to speed up the process

Answer 1

A. the industrial revolution led to a decrease in workers' rights and their living conditions

This statement best explains the relationship between the industrial revolution and the development of communism. The industrial revolution resulted in exploitation, poor working conditions, and a significant divide between the wealthy (owners of factories) and the working class. These conditions spurred criticism of capitalism and contributed to the rise of communist ideas advocating for workers' rights and better living conditions.