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

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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.

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