Question

Which of the following best explains a key reason for rapid economic development during the Gilded Age?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Economics and Industry.

The Gilded Age was an era of rapid economic growth, especially in the North and West. ... Immigration from Europe and the eastern states led to the rapid growth of the West, based on farming, ranching, and mining. Labor unions became important in the very rapidly growing industrial cities.

Answer 2

C) The consolidation of large industries facilitated mass production.

Explanation:

• The "Gilded age" had taken place from 1870 to around 1900 during the late 19th century. The "Gilded Age" was an age of strong economic development , particularly in the Northern & Western United States
• The gradual rise in industrialisation led to wage growth from 1860 to 1890, which spread across the increasing workforce. The major growth industry was the railways, with increasing importance given to the mining, finance and factory systems
• The massive development in West, centred on farming , forestry and mining, led to immigration from Europe & the eastern states,. In fast-growing industrial cities, labor unions had become more and more important 
• America established its mass production, management skills, & scientific management  in the Gilded Age. Workflow improvements such as mass production & scientific management had immensely contributed to economic growth.

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