Which of the Following Was the Result of the Rapid

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result of the rapid industrial development of the United States between 1860 and 1900?

• A) increased demand for and the importance of skilled artisans.
• B) an economy dominated by enormous corporations.
• C) the near extinction of small, specialized companies.
• D) reduced use of women and child laborers in mines and mills.
• E) marginalization of the richest 5% of the American population.

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