Which of the following statements correctly identifies the shift in employment in the manufacturing sector in the United States?
A) In the 1940s,about 10 percent of American workers were employed in the manufacturing sector.
B) Today,about 30 percent of American workers are employed in the manufacturing sector.
C) The decline in jobs in the manufacturing sector mirrors a previous decline in employment in the U.S.agricultural sector.
D) Both a and b are correct.

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Option A is incorrect as the percentage of workers employed in the manufacturing sector has declined since the 1940s. Option B is incorrect as the actual percentage of workers employed in the manufacturing sector is currently around 8-9 percent. Option D is incorrect as option A is incorrect. Therefore, option C is the correct option as it correctly identifies the shift in employment in the manufacturing sector and compares it to a previous shift in the agricultural sector.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Identifies the Shift in Employment