During the past 200 years, income per person  has
A) increased in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America,  but declined in the rest of the world.
B) declined in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, but increased in the rest of the world.
C) increased far more rapidly in both developed and less developed  countries than during the centuries prior to 1800.
D) Increased far less rapidly in both developed and less developed countries than during the centuries prior to 1800.

Question

During the past 200 years, income per person  has
A) increased in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America,  but declined in the rest of the world.
B) declined in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, but increased in the rest of the world.
C) increased far more rapidly in both developed and less developed  countries than during the centuries prior to 1800.
D) Increased far less rapidly in both developed and less developed countries than during the centuries prior to 1800.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Income per person has increased far more rapidly in both developed and less developed countries than during the centuries prior to 1800. This period is commonly known as the Industrial Revolution, which saw significant technological advancements and economic growth. The benefits of increased income have not been evenly distributed, however, with some countries and groups experiencing much more rapid growth than others.

During the Past 200 Years, Income Per Person Has