What were consequences of the Industrial Revolution during the 19th century? a
Mercantilism was adopted as an economic system, and workers took ownership of the factories
b
Middle-class women went to work in the factories, and the working-class men were pushed out of the workforce
c
Pollution increased and slavery in the American South expanded
d
Fewer trade unions formed, and there was increased leisure time for workers

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.