During the late 1800s, what was a major effect on industrialization on workers in the US?
a. Membership in labor unions declined.
b. Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.
c. Workers migrated to rural regions.
d. Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.
Ans: d. Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.
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