The Industrial Revolution's effect on the standard of living
A) especially benefited the middle classes.
B) led to much increased disparity between the richest and poorest classes in society.
C) eventually led to an overall increase in purchasing power for the working classes.
D) created higher per capita incomes.
E) All of these are correct.
E
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a. trade in spices from the interior of Africa. b. expansion of the caravan trade across the Sahara. c. maritime trade with the east coast of Africa. d. the slave trade with Europeans.
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a. Patrick Henry b. James Madison c. George Washington d. John Hancock
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