During the Industrial Revolution,life Expectancy

question 88

Multiple Choice

During the industrial revolution,life expectancy

• A) decreased.
• B) changed very little.
• C) was much higher in Europe than in the United States.
• D) measurably increased.
• E) rose for women more than men.

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