Second Industrial Revolution And Living Standards
Proponents of the Second Industrial Revolution, such as Thomas Edison, argued that its technological innovations improved overall living standards. Which of the following pieces of evidence most directly challenges this argument?
A
Contemporary factory records and workers’ testimonies documenting monotonous, unsafe, and dehumanizing conditions on assembly lines.
B
Reports noting the proliferation of new consumer goods that improved daily conveniences.
C
Data showing increased industrial output and the rapid expansion of technological innovations across various sectors.
D
Economic analyses demonstrating significant gains in national productivity as a result of mass production techniques.
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