APFIVE Short-Term Effects of Electric Lighting
What was a significant short-term impact of the invention and widespread use of electric light on American society?
A
It caused a major shift from manufacturing to service-based industries as businesses prioritized consumer entertainment.
B
It resulted in the rapid formation of labor unions to demand shorter workdays and safer conditions.
C
It immediately led to the decline of rural communities as people flocked to cities in search of electric power.
D
It allowed the extension of work hours beyond sundown, thereby boosting industrial productivity.
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