Industrial societies are based on____________?

Correct answer: C. machines for production

  • A. kinship
  • B. primary ties
  • C. machines for production
  • D. smokestacks

Explanation

Industrial societies depend on machines and mechanized production as the foundation of their economy. Kinship and primary ties are more characteristic of traditional social organization, while smokestacks are only a visible by-product of industry.

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