Question

which two developments caused industrialization and the economy to grow during the gilded age?
new technology and workers unemployment benefits
a system of railroads and social change
new technology and a system of railroads
unemployment benefits and social change

Explanation:

During the Gilded Age, new technology (like the Bessemer process for steel) and the railroad system (which facilitated trade, transportation of goods and people, and connected markets) were key drivers of industrialization and economic growth. Social change was an outcome, not a cause of growth, and unemployment benefits were not a feature of this era. So the correct pair is new technology and a system of railroads.

Answer:

C. new technology and a system of railroads (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the options are unlabeled, "The Third Option" as it's the third box from the left with "new technology and a system of railroads")