SAT English Practice Question

The text describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of workers, with particular focus on the textile industry. The author argues that the Industrial Revolution was a time of great change for workers, with both positive and negative consequences. The text highlights the role of technology in changing the nature of work. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. A.the changes it brought about were entirely positive.
2. B.it resulted in an increase in the number of factories.
3. C.it had a profound impact on the lives of workers.
4. D.it was a period of rapid technological advancement.