Question

during the industrial revolution, new technology affected the economy of the united states by — (1 point) decreasing tax revenues increasing worker productivity limiting profits decreasing urban population

Explanation:

New technologies of the Industrial Revolution (e.g., steam engines, mechanized tools) allowed workers to produce more goods in less time, directly boosting productivity. Other options are incorrect: tax revenues likely rose with economic growth, profits increased due to higher output, and urban populations grew as people moved to factory jobs.

Answer:

B. increasing worker productivity