Which Event Led to the Emergence of the Nuclear Family

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the emergence of the nuclear family in the United States?

• A) The American Revolution
• B) The Industrial Revolution
• C) The civil rights movement
• D) The Second World War

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