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jazziefee

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Why did the number of professional organizations, and their membership, increase markedly during the first two decades of the twentieth century?
 
  A) The middle class viewed such organizations as the best way to impress the old aristocratic families.
  B) Such organizations provided a sense of professional identity for the white-collar middle class.
  C) Such organizations helped to provide the middle class with an entre into local political organizations.
  D) Many professions were on the decline and formed organizations to protect themselves.
  E) Until the twentieth century, professional organizations were looked upon as badges of shame or poverty.

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What happened to the white-collar middle class in the United States from 1900 to 1920?
 
  A)  It more than doubled in size and grew at over twice the rate than the work force as a whole during the same period.
  B)  Its size remained about the same, but its influence declined dramatically in proportion to the rest of the population.
  C)  It disappeared because the changing nature of the American economy required mainly blue-collar workers.
  D)  Although it was growing dramatically, it was not growing as fast as the work force as a whole.
  E)  It turned away from national professional organizations and exercised its influence locally.



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ky860224

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
:D TYSM


Kedrick2014

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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