Which Statement Best Characterizes How the Labor Force Changed During

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes how the labor force changed during the 1800s?

• A) Male workers made the transition from being factory workers to being artisans.
• B) Male workers made the transition from being artisans to being factory workers.
• C) Married women were more likely to work in factories than men.
• D) Married women were more likely to work in factories than unmarried women.
• E) Immigrants were being replaced in factories by native-born Americans.

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Definitions:

Production Function

A mathematical relationship expressing the output generated from various inputs like labor and capital.

Labor

Human contributions, in terms of physical and mental efforts, towards the production of goods and services.

Machines

Equipment or devices designed to perform specific tasks or functions, often used in manufacturing and production processes.

Short-Run Total Cost

The total of all costs, both fixed and variable, incurred in producing goods or services in the short term.