Which of the following was true of middle-class American families in the late nineteenth century?
A) They found their status had remained unchanged.
B) They became more isolated from the world of labor.
C) They had greater economic function.
D) They tended to deteriorate under the impact of industrialization.
E) They had more children.
Answer: B
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