As a result of the revolutions of cotton cloth and sewing machines,
a. the poor could afford to own several sets of cloths.
b. the "mauve decade" emerged with a new trend for purple clothes.
c. ready-made clothing increased the number of department stores.
d. more women were forced to work in garment sweat-shops.
e. the woolen trade decreased significantly.
ANSWER:
a
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