Question

1. which statements describe effects of industrialization during the late nineteenth century? select two correct answers. women were increasingly excluded from the workforce. consumer goods became available at lower prices. cloth production was fueled by the use of water powered mills. manufacturers sped up production by using more efficient processes. factory owners were limited by the shortages of available labor.

Explanation:

• Consumer goods became available at lower prices: Industrialization led to mass - production. With the use of machinery and more efficient production methods, the cost of producing consumer goods decreased. This made them more affordable for a larger number of people.
• Manufacturers sped up production by using more efficient processes: Industrialization introduced new technologies and production systems. For example, the assembly - line concept (though more prominent in the early 20th century, its roots were in the late 19th - century industrial advancements) and the use of steam power (and later electricity) in factories. These allowed manufacturers to produce goods at a much faster rate than in the pre - industrial era.

• Incorrect options:
• Women were increasingly excluded from the workforce: In fact, during industrialization, many women entered the workforce, especially in textile mills and other factories.
• Cloth production was fueled by the use of water - powered mills: Water - powered mills were more prominent in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution (late 18th - early 19th century). By the late 19th century, steam and later electricity were more common power sources for cloth production.
• Factory owners were limited by the shortages of available labor: There was a large influx of people (from rural areas to cities) looking for work in factories during industrialization. There was no shortage of labor.

Answer:

• Consumer goods became available at lower prices.
• Manufacturers sped up production by using more efficient processes.