During the late nineteenth century, the American middle class generally
A) found few new products on which to spend its increased income.
B) saw a decline in its standard of living.
C) enjoyed an improvement in its standard of living.
D) could maintain its standard of living with fewer members of the family employed.
Answer: C
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