Question

Why have historians referred to the transition towards industry as a "revolution"?

A. Because it happened at the same time in history as several other political revolutions.
B. The Industrial Revolution sparked the era of social revolutions that occurred throughout the world.
C. Revolution in this case refers to a time when particular developments revolutionized people's lives.
D. Because many were opposed to the transition toward industry and revolted against it.

Answer 1

One of the reasons why historians have referred to the transition towards industry as a "revolution" is because "C. Revolution in this case refers to a time when particular developments revolutionized people's lives," since this greatly increased the well-being and incomes of a large group of people throughout the world.