Which of the following is true of the differences between industrial societies and preindustrial societies?
a. People in preindustrial societies were paid much more than their counterparts in industrial societies.
b. People in preindustrial societies joined the adult world of work earlier than their counterparts in industrial societies.
c. People in preindustrial societies were asked to leave the workforce much earlier than their counterparts in preindustrial societies.
d. People in preindustrial societies were allowed more education time than their counterparts in industrial societies.
Answer: b
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