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Question 2 • US History

How did industrialization affect the American economy in the 1800s?

Answer
A
The total value of manufactured goods increased, and the number of men and women working in factories rose.
B
The total value of manufactured goods decreased, and the number of men and women working in factories fell.
C
The total value of manufactured goods increased, but the number of men and women working in factories fell.
D
The total value of manufactured goods decreased, but the number of men and women working in factories rose.

Explanation

Industrialization expanded manufacturing in the 1800s: factories produced more goods, increasing the total value of manufactured goods. As factories grew, they also employed more workers, including both men and women. Therefore, both measures increased, as choice A states.

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