What impact did new inventions such as the ice box, electric lights, and the phonograph have on the lives of the growing middle class in the late 1800s?

The ice box helped keep food fresh, electric lights made homes brighter without relying on lamps, and the phonograph let people enjoy recorded music at home. These inventions made everyday life more convenient and expanded the activities people could enjoy, so the growing middle class generally found they offered more opportunities and freedoms. The best answer is D, “People found life more convenient.”

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