Question

Which detail from the passage best supports the author's main idea about how the Industrial Revolution changed production?
A.
“Before this time, most items were made by hand at home.”
B.
“Diagrams in textbooks often show how machines like the spinning jenny worked.”
C.
“According to historians, factory production increased output by more than 50 percent in some industries.”
D.
“In conclusion, the Industrial Revolution transformed society by changing how people worked and lived.

Answer 1

C. “According to historians, factory production increased output by more than 50 percent in some industries.”

This detail gives direct, concrete evidence that production changed (it became much more productive), whereas A describes the prior situation and B and D are peripheral or summary statements.