Read the text and answer the question. During the Industrial Revolution in 18th and 19th century Britain, technological advancements drastically changed daily life. The invention of the steam engine by James Watt, for instance, revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. Factories emerged, drawing people from rural areas to cities in search of work. This led to rapid urbanization, often with poor living conditions and long working hours for factory workers. Education for the working class was minimal, often limited to basic literacy and numeracy, while children were frequently employed in factories and mines. According to the text, what was a significant social consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
A) People started moving from cities to rural areas.