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Question 6 • United States History and Geography

Which of these was an effect of the growth of the service industry in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
The urban middle class grew.
B
The urban middle class shrank.
C
The number of people that worked in factories decreased.
D
The number of people that worked in factories increased.

Explanation

As the service industry grew in the late 1800s, more people found work in areas such as retail, offices, and other services. These jobs helped expand the urban middle class, so the correct choice is “The urban middle class grew.”

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