Structural changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution had major consequences for families.One important consequence is that the Industrial Revolution:
A) forced families to tighten their budgets.
B) created new wealth and a variety of new consumer products.
C) separated work and home and created new roles for men and women.
D) made new expectations for women and children to make and use their own food,clothes,and goods.

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The Industrial Revolution led to separation of work and home, creating new roles for men and women. With the rise of factories and jobs outside the home, men were expected to work in the factories while women were expected to take care of the household duties. This led to a clear division of labor and a new set of expectations for both men and women. Children were also expected to work in factories, but typically in lower-paying and more dangerous jobs. So, while the Industrial Revolution did create new wealth and consumer products (B), it did not force families to tighten their budgets (A) or necessarily make new expectations for women and children to make their own goods (D).

Structural Changes Brought on by the Industrial Revolution Had Major