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Question 15 • Virginia and US History

The economy grew more quickly during the Gilded Age than at any other time in US history. Two factors that caused this growth were

Answer
A
a great increase in steel production and a decrease in the value of manufactured goods.
B
a repeal of taxes and a decrease in the value of manufactured goods.
C
a great increase in steel production and an increase in the value of manufactured goods.
D
a great increase in steel production and a repeal of taxes.

Explanation

During the Gilded Age, rapid industrialization greatly expanded steel production, supporting railroads, construction, and manufacturing. The total value of manufactured goods also increased as factories produced more goods. Therefore, the two factors are a great increase in steel production and an increase in the value of manufactured goods.

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