To what extent did the European class system change during the
eighteenth century?
(A) With the development of cottage industries and a growing middle
class, the gap between the upper and lower classes grew.
(B) Because of Enlightenment ideals, the gap between rich and poor
was lessened and virtually disappeared.
(C) The development of estates replaced the old class system.
(D) Because of their ability to move to towns where they could find
work, the poor were more willingly accepted by the upper class.