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QuizMultiple Choice

The Contemporary Nation — Test

Question 19 • US History

How did income distribution in the US change in the early 2000s?

Answer
A
The gap between rich people and poor people decreased.
B
The number of Americans living in poverty decreased.
C
The number of Americans living with wealth increased.
D
The gap between rich people and poor people increased.

Explanation

Income became more unevenly distributed in the United States in the early 2000s: higher-income households gained a larger share relative to lower-income households. This means the gap between rich people and poor people increased, so choice D is correct.

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