Which change in capitalism partly explains why Marx's vision of a revolutionary future for early industrial society was unfulfilled?
A) the shrinking of the modern middle class
B) the exploitation of workers by the bourgeoisie
C) the rise of welfare and similar social programs
D) the widening gap between the rich and the poor

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The rise of welfare and similar social programs provided some basic protections and support for workers, making them less likely to join a revolution to overthrow the capitalist system. This helped to ease some of the worst aspects of capitalist exploitation and inequality, and made revolution less urgently necessary.

Which Change in Capitalism Partly Explains Why Marx's Vision of a Revolutionary