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Urbanization in America — Quiz

Question 1 • US History

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

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

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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