Which of the following is an accurate statement about the nature of "work" in the United States before the nineteenth century?
A) Nearly everyone worked in a household setting.
B) Because the "service sector" of the economy had not yet developed, nearly everyone worked in factories.
C) Most unmarried daughters worked in department stores in order to supplement family income.
D) Unmarried males tended to be unemployed and viewed with suspicion.
E) Most workers exchanged their work for food and housing.

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Before the nineteenth century, the majority of work in the United States took place in a household setting, with families working together in agricultural or artisanal tasks. The concepts of factories, service sectors, and department stores as we understand them today were not prevalent or developed until later.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Nature