Which statement is true of social class during the industrial revolution?
a.) people could move freely from one social class to another.
b.) social classes became increasingly divided.
c.) the very idea of social classes became outdated.
d.) europe was generally divided between an upper class and a working class.

The correct answer is D) Europe was generally divided between an upper class and a working class.

The statement that is true of social class during the industrial revolution is "Europe was generally divided between an upper class and a working class."

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