During the Mid-1700s, Most People Believed That Moving Up in Society

question 30

Multiple Choice

During the mid-1700s, most people believed that moving up in society during one's lifetime was

• A) unrealistic.
• B) impossible.
• C) easily accomplished.
• D) extremely uncommon.
• E) do-able if one worked hard.

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