Question

The middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution consisted mainly of

working class people who got factory jobs.
a mix of government officials and skilled workers.
wealthy people who owned factories and businesses.
a mix of working class and upper-class workers.

Answer 1

wealthy people who owned factories and businesses.

Explanation: The Industrial Revolution's middle class (the bourgeoisie) was made up mainly of factory owners, merchants, managers, professionals and other business people who gained wealth from industry and commerce, distinct from the working class and the landed aristocracy.