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Workers in the Industrial Era — Unit test

Question 21 • RS AZ-US History A

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

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

Explanation

As cities and businesses expanded in the late 1800s, service jobs such as clerks, salespeople, and office workers became more common. These jobs helped expand the urban middle class, so the correct choice is “The urban middle class grew.”

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