In the late nineteenth century, due to the growth of industrial capitalism, American workers
A. saw a rise in their standard of living.
B. were forced to contend with arduous and dangerous working conditions.
C. experienced a loss in their control over their own work.
D. both saw a rise in their standard of living, and experienced a loss in their control over their own work.
E. All these answers are correct.
Answer: E
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