The Rate at Which Americans Consumed Oranges in 1921 as Compared

question 23

Multiple Choice

The rate at which Americans consumed oranges in 1921 as compared to their 1899 consumption rate indicates that in the early twentieth century

• A) America was becoming a more affluent society.
• B) the average age of Americans was declining.
• C) European food imports increased dramatically.
• D) the American diet was becoming less nutritious.

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