In the period of early industrialization from the 1830s to the 1850s,

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Responses
A new technologies rapidly replaced older technologies.new technologies rapidly replaced older technologies.
B worker discontent as expressed through strikes was rare.worker discontent as expressed through strikes was rare.
C entrepreneurs raised capital funds for expansion by relying on American investors who were wealthy millionaires.entrepreneurs raised capital funds for expansion by relying on American investors who were wealthy millionaires.
D the work force was composed primarily of white males who could not find employment or could not afford to go west.the work force was composed primarily of white males who could not find employment or could not afford to go west.
E merchant capitalists initially used the "putting out" system to farm out piecework for people to do in their homes.

Answer 1

The correct response regarding the period of early industrialization from the 1830s to the 1850s would be:

E: Merchant capitalists initially used the "putting out" system to farm out piecework for people to do in their homes.

This answer accurately reflects the organization of labor during early industrialization, where tasks were often outsourced to individuals working from home before the rise of factory production. The other options do not accurately describe the complexities or realities of the workforce and industrialization during that time. For instance, while new technologies emerged, they did not completely replace older technologies at once (Option A). Worker discontent was indeed rising, leading to more strikes, not less (Option B). Entrepreneurs often relied on various sources for capital, not exclusively on wealthy American millionaires (Option C). Additionally, the workforce was diverse and not limited to white males as implied in Option D.