By the end of the nineteenth century, industrialization's impact on American life could be described as having

Select one:

a. made class distinctions less apparent.

b. eliminated the gap between rich and the poor.

c. a drastic increase on enrollment in universities.

d. improved the standard of living for many families.

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22 September, 23:21

By the end of the nineteenth century, industrialization's impact on American life could be described as having

Select one:

a. made class distinctions less apparent.

b. eliminated the gap between rich and the poor.

c. a drastic increase on enrollment in universities.

d. improved the standard of living for many families.

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Jaylynn Koch · Answer 1

By the end of the nineteenth century, industrialization's impact on American life could be described as having improved the standard of living for many families.

d. improved the standard of living for many families.

Explanation:

By the era of the nineteen century there was a problem of class divide between the rich and poor. The rich were getting richer and the poor were getting poorer.

Hence, There was a need for equal distribution of the classes and income among the society. Though there was a an improvement in the standard of living for many families but the class gap was eliminated.

Jordin · Answer 2

Answer: D) improved the standard of living for many families.

Explanation: While industrialization did improve the standard of living for many families, it did so at a price. This is the most correct answer, but child labor, workplace safety, poor wages, and a lack of health care for most workers was the norm.