The Extended Life Expectancy and Healthiness of the New England

question 8

Multiple Choice

The extended life expectancy and healthiness of the New England population

• A)produced a feeling of public optimism and cheerfulness.
• B)led to an increase in procrastination and laziness among the working class.
• C)created a large number of elderly dependents and caused economic stagnation.
• D)enhanced the power of women in society.
• E)limited opportunities for young men who wanted to hold political office.

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