Question

Which of these was a sign that life was improving in the North compared to

the South?
A. More factory goods than cotton being sold to other countries
B. Cultural problems resulting from immigration in the South
C. More rich, well-established families
D. New forms of communication and transportation
Apex

Answer 1

Answer: D.

Explanation: A P E X

Answer 2

More factory goods than cotton being sold to other countries was a sign that life was improving in the North.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is correct because this means that the North became industrialized, and instead of being dependent on manufactured goods from other countries, it became a manufacturing hotspot, meaning the economy was booming and the life of the people was improving.

B is not correct because problems of any sort, let alone cultural one, would lead to any prosperity.

C is not correct because it was not the rich families that were increasing in number but it was the formation of the middle class.

D is not correct because the communication and transportation means can be present in areas that are stagnating or where the majority of the people have bad lives, so they are not a good indicator.