Which of the following best describes the working class experience in the United States after deindustrialization?
A. With limited options, most workers turned to lower paying work, including the gig economy
B. Workers easily found equivalent employment once manufacturing work was outsourced
C. Those who remained in manufacturing generally did better than those who left manufacturing
D. Automation had little impact on remaining factory work
Answer (1)
After deindustrialization, the working class in the U.S. found themselves with limited employment options, often moving into lower-paying jobs in the gig economy. Many traditional manufacturing jobs were lost, and those who remained faced challenges due to automation. This transition significantly impacted the stability and earnings of the working class. ;
