(MC)Which factor contributed to the formation of large corporations during the late 19th century?

Production could be organized more efficiently on a larger scale.

Wage levels could be increased when employing a smaller number of workers.

Businesses could only export to foreign markets with a large amount of capital.

Government support for businesses was more likely in a highly concentrated industry.

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(MC)Which factor contributed to the formation of large corporations during the late 19th century?

 Production could be organized more efficiently on a larger scale.

 Wage levels could be increased when employing a smaller number of workers.

 Businesses could only export to foreign markets with a large amount of capital.

 Government support for businesses was more likely in a highly concentrated industry.

anonymous · Answer

The first one is correct.  Think about what Henry Ford did with his assembly line.  it used to be that 1 person would make a car from start to finish and would take months.  now you have 1 person to put the wheels on then send it down the line to the next person that puts the seats in.  this increased efficiency greatly