Where had electricity been put to use in the United States by the late nineteenth century?
A) Mostly in rural areas
B) Mostly in urban areas
C) Only in factories
D) Only in government offices

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By the late nineteenth century, electricity had been primarily put to use in urban areas due to the concentration of industries and businesses that could afford the expensive equipment needed for generating and distributing electricity. Rural areas would not have access to widespread electricity until much later. Factories and government offices may have been some of the early adopters, but they do not represent the majority of where electricity was being used by the late nineteenth century.

Where Had Electricity Been Put to Use in the United