What was one of the primary social and cultural changes brought about by the industrial revolution in england? a. the middle class grew rapidly as professional jobs became available to more people. b. the working class became less influential as more people left the cities for agricultural jobs. c. the royal family became largely symbolic as the working class demanded that parliament adopt a constitution. d. the aristocracy lost political power as more candidates from the middle class were elected to the house of lords.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]