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Question 17 • United States History and Geography

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

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

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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