Question

How did the Industrial Revolution affect European societies during the 18th and 19th centuries?

Answer 1

A. Before the Industrial Revolution, European industries relied on manual labor to produce goods, but afterward, they began relying on machines.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is A) Before the Industrial Revolution, European industries relied on manual labor to produce goods, but afterward, they began relying on machines. 
The Industrial Revolution was a period of time when Western Europe and the United States began to transition to using machines instead of manual labor. Lots of new inventions were thought of during this time period. 
Hope this helps! Please let me know if I'm wrong :)