Which of the Following Was Not a Reason to Move

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a reason to move to the cities during the Gilded Age?

• A)The introduction of agricultural machinery made it possible for one farmer to do more.
• B)The demand for jobs occurred in urban areas,thus causing people to move there.
• C)Tenant farming removed prime land from the agricultural economy,thus causing the loss of jobs.
• D)Life was more exciting in cities.
• E)Cities sprung up around major landmarks,like mines and rail yards.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The extra income created by using an additional unit of a production resource or input.

Price of Labor

The wages or compensation workers receive in exchange for their labor, determined by various factors including skill level, demand, and economic conditions.

Elasticity of Demand

The quantification of the relationship between a good's price and its demand levels.

Labor

Utilizing human physical and mental prowess in the production and servicing of goods.