Which of the Following Statements About the New Technology of the Late

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the new technology of the late eighteenth century is correct?

• A) It eliminated the threat of widespread famine in agricultural areas.
• B) It brought wealth to rural areas through the creation of factories.
• C) It benefited the most peasants in Europe, decreasing the gap between rich and poor.
• D) It made horse-drawn coaches no longer a common mode of transportation in Europe.
• E) It inspired new infrastructure that had the ability to reduce travel time dramatically.