In general, between 1865 and 1900, working-class Americans
A) enjoyed the benefits of unemployment insurance.
B) substantially increased their share of the total wealth of the economy.
C) derived some benefits from the economic developments of the period.
D) could usually find steady work even though wages were low.
Answer: C) derived some benefits from the economic developments of the period.
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