How would this paragraph be useful to someone gathering evidence for an argumentative essay on the Industrial Revolution? It would help the writer decide on a topic. It would help the writer form a central claim. It would help the writer revise a final draft. It would help the writer create a first draft.

B). It would help the writer form a central claim.

Explanation:

The given paragraph would assist in 'formation of the central claim' to the writer looking for evidence for drafting an argumentative essay on the Industrial Revolution. It gives the description of both the positive, as well as, the negative aspects of the topic i.e. Industrial Revolution from which the writer can choose his stand and prepare his argument and evidence to support and substantiate his claim accordingly. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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the answer is "focused on"

lol gave an answer 1 week that's the answer for those who need it in the future xd