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The Abolitionist Movement — Unit test

Question 2 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

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

Explanation

Industrialization expanded factory production and made manufactured goods a larger part of the economy. As factories grew, they hired more workers, including both men and women. Thus, both the value of manufactured goods and the number of factory workers increased, matching choice A.

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