Which social class emerged as a result of urbanization to live in suburban areas away from the noise and pollution of the factories?
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Correct answer: The new industrial middle class
Wealthy factory owners and professionals used their new wealth to move to the outskirts of the city. This geographic separation marked a distinct social divide between the working class in the city center and the middle class in the suburbs.
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