Who tended to benefit from America's impressive economic growth in the early nineteenth century?

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The early nineteenth century was marked by the rise of the industrial revolution in America, which primarily benefited the native-born white men who controlled the factories and businesses. They were able to accumulate wealth and expand their economic and social power.

Answer: D 
 While the benefits of economic growth were not evenly distributed, recently arrived immigrants were able to find work in the expanding industries and cities. They helped fuel the economic growth and were able to improve their own economic situations, although they still faced discrimination and lower wages compared to native-born white men.

Who Tended to Benefit from America's Impressive Economic Growth in the Early