English national income tripled between 1700 and 1815 and increased 30 times more by 1939.Standards of comfort rose,as did prosperity for all but a select few.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While English national income and standards of comfort did increase significantly between 1700 and 1939, the statement that income increased 30 times more by 1939 is exaggerated. Economic growth was substantial but not to the extent implied, and while prosperity increased, it was not uniformly distributed across all social classes.

English National Income Tripled Between 1700 and 1815 and Increased