Most historians agree that which of the following were the real gainers in the early Industrial Revolution?

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The bourgeoisie who owned the factories and businesses were the main gainers in the early Industrial Revolution, as they were able to increase their profits and economic power.

Other choices can be eliminated:
A) While factory workers did find employment, their working conditions were poor and their wages low. They did not experience significant gains in the early Industrial Revolution. 
C) Beggars did not benefit from social legislation until later in the Industrial Revolution, and even then, the extent of their benefits was limited. 
D) Aristocrats did not benefit significantly from the Industrial Revolution, as their sources of income and power were often linked to traditional forms of landownership and feudalism. 
E) Dynastic rulers may have benefitted from greater political and social stability brought on by industrialization, but this was not a direct gain from the Industrial Revolution itself.

Most Historians Agree That Which of the Following Were the Real