Large-Scale Immigration into the New World, Between 1870 and 1913

question 27

Multiple Choice

Large-scale immigration into the New World, between 1870 and 1913 caused real wages to:

• A) decrease in comparison with Europe.
• B) increase at a slower pace in comparison with Europe.
• C) increase at a higher pace in comparison with Europe.
• D) stay constant.

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