Before the late 1700s, living standards in the richest part of the world were
A)about five times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
B)at most only two to three times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
C)about 50 times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
D)about the same as living standards in the poorest parts of the world.

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Before the late 1700s, the difference in living standards between the richest and poorest parts of the world was relatively small, at most only two to three times higher. The significant divergence in living standards began with the Industrial Revolution.

Before the Late 1700s, Living Standards in the Richest Part