In the Industrial Age, the Gap Between the Rich and Poor

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the Industrial Age, the gap between the rich and poor

• A) widened.
• B) was flexible.
• C) shrunk.
• D) remained constant.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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