Question

Summarize the impact of societal changes that took place in Britain during the eighteenth century.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option A, The rich got richer and the poor became poorer

Explanation:

During the 18th Century , the land owners were the only powerful people in Britain. Being powerful, the landowners hold the top political positions and were also the most influential people in the society. This rich community of landowners enjoyed all the luxury in the society and made the poor people to work on their farms or houses. They exploited the poor as they themselves were the rule makers. This lead to widen the gap between the rich and poor.

Answer 2

Answer: D - People enjoyed more comfortable lifestyles and increased leisure time.

The mid 1800's was the beginning of the Industrial and agricultural revolution. The invention of seed drill by Jethro Full substituted the conventional seed planting technique. In this age, the industrial revolution, led to the growth of number of industries. This brought about both social and economic changes in the society. Thus thid resulted in people enjoying more comfortable lifestyles and increased leisure time.