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QuizMultiple Choice

Early Progressivism

Question 1 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Which of the following caused a need for political and social reform in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
an increase in farming
B
rapid industrialization
C
slow economic growth
D
a decline in the middle class

Explanation

Rapid industrialization changed how people worked and where they lived, as factories and cities grew quickly in the late 1800s. This created problems such as unsafe working conditions, low wages, and overcrowded housing, leading people to demand political and social reforms. The correct choice is rapid industrialization.

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