In the early 1900s, why did the middle class have a powerful effect on production?

A) Most immigrants were working in factories and made many consumer goods.
B) The growing middle-class had influence as consumers of mass-produced goods.
C) The working class and reformers were pushing for better conditions in factories.
D) The poor and rich classes were increasing their demand for mass produced goods.
E) The growing middle class needed jobs, so production increased to end unemployment.


Answer: B

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