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Source: OG2
In the United States between 1850 and 1880, the number of farmers continued to increase, but at a rate lower than that of the general population.
Question List: 1
Which of the following statements directly contradicts the information presented above?
- A The number of farmers in the general population increased slightly in the 30 years between 1850 and 1880
- B The rate of growth of the United States labor force and the rate of growth of the general population rose simultaneously in the 30 years between 1850 and 1880.
- C The proportion of farmers in the United States labor force remained constant in the 30 years between 1850 and 1880.
- D The proportion of farmers in the United States labor force decreased from 64 percent in 1850 to 49 percent in 1880.
- E The proportion of farmers in the general population increased from 68 percent in 1850 to 72 percent in 1880.