Asked by Keuntis Thompson on Jul 20, 2024

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The new middle class of America was most likely to

A) be independently wealthy.
B) work at a day labor job.
C) not engage in manual labor.
D) work from the home.

Middle Class

A socioeconomic group situated between the working class and the upper class, often defined by moderate income, education, and employment stability.

Independently Wealthy

A term used to describe a person who has accumulated enough wealth that they do not need to work for a living; their assets generate sufficient income.

Manual Labor

Work that requires physical activity and is often of a strenuous nature, typically not requiring a high level of education.

  • Acquire knowledge about the development of the American identity and the growth of the middle class in the 19th century.
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Imani LewisJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The new middle class in America was characterized by employment in professional, managerial, or administrative roles that typically did not involve manual labor, distinguishing them from the working class engaged in physically demanding jobs.