Question

which statement best summarizes what us manufacturing had accomplished by 1900?
us manufacturing had surpassed the level of industrialized britain, and the united states had become the world’s largest producer.
us manufacturing had surpassed the level of industrialized china, and the united states had become the world’s largest producer.
us manufacturing had surpassed the level of industrialized russia, and the united states had become the world’s largest producer.
us manufacturing had surpassed the level of industrialized latin american countries, and the united states had become the world’s largest producer.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze historical industrialization: By 1900, Britain was the leading industrialized nation before the US surpassed it. China, Russia (then the Russian Empire), and Latin American countries were not the main industrial competitors the US surpassed to become the world’s largest manufacturer at that time. The US overtook industrialized Britain in manufacturing output by 1900.

Answer:

A. US manufacturing had surpassed the level of industrialized Britain, and the United States had become the world’s largest producer.