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Question 9 • United States History and Geography

How were families affected by the rise of manufacturing during the Gilded Age?

Answer
A
Factories often employed entire families, including children.
B
Spouses working in factories typically did not have children.
C
Fathers often left their families to find work in factories.
D
Mothers often left their families to find work in factories.

Explanation

During the Gilded Age, many factories relied on low-paid labor, and poverty led families to send several members to work. Factory jobs often included children as well as adults, so entire families could be employed. The best answer is “Factories often employed entire families, including children.”

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