Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Conditions Affecting

Which of the following statements accurately describes the conditions affecting the industrial development of the United States during the second half of the nineteenth century after the Civil War?

A) The end of the slave labor system following the war irreparably disrupted the national economy in such a way that for the rest of the century, the standard of living declined.
B) In response to the horrific practices of slavery, federal and state regulation prioritized the creation of safe workplaces and fair business practices across industries.
C) The rising tide of immigrants at the time created a large workforce willing to work for low pay as well as a market of consumers.
D) The intense fighting and movement during the war had resulted in the debilitating depletion of natural resources across the country, such as minerals, oil, coal, and iron ore.
E) The United States experienced fierce competition with foreign manufacturers resulting from strong wartime alliances, which ultimately slowed domestic growth.