In the Transition from Agrarian to Industrial Societies, the Degree

question 100

Multiple Choice

In the transition from agrarian to industrial societies, the degree of stratification has:

• A) declined
• B) inceased slightly
• C) increased dramatically
• D) remained the same

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Tender Offer

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