What statement about the workers' world of the 1880s and 1890s is true?
A. The industrial workplace increasingly called for skilled craftsmanship.
B. Farm workers still outnumbered industrial workers.
C. On balance, the workers' lot entailed stagnant wages, rising prices, and longer working hours.
D. Each year, industrial mishaps injured over 500,000 workers.
Answer: D
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