Question

question 1 of 20

in the 2000s, the internet became a major part of life in the united states, and as a result:

a. demand for computers made them inaccessible to most americans.
b. americans found it harder to connect with each other.
c. economic inequality and political division decreased drastically.
d. a new sector of the economy known as e-commerce emerged.

Explanation:

Analyze the impact of the internet in the 2000s

The prompt asks for the result of the internet becoming a major part of life in the United States during the 2000s.

Evaluate the options

• Option A is incorrect because personal computers became more affordable and accessible, not less.
• Option B is incorrect because the internet made it much easier for people to connect through email, instant messaging, and early social networks.
• Option C is incorrect because economic inequality and political division did not decrease drastically; if anything, they persisted or grew.
• Option D is correct because the widespread adoption of the internet led directly to the rise and rapid expansion of online shopping and digital business transactions, a sector known as e-commerce.

Answer:

• (A) demand for computers made them inaccessible to most Americans.
• (B) Americans found it harder to connect with each other.
• (C) economic inequality and political division decreased drastically.
• (D) a new sector of the economy known as e-commerce emerged. (Correct answer)