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NAEP US History Grade 8

Category - US History

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For centuries, a young man who wanted to learn a craft was apprenticed to a master craftsman who taught him the necessary skills. Why did the apprenticeship system begin to decline in the first half of the 1800’s?
  1. The apprenticeship system was considered unsuitable for the increased number of women working outside the home.
  2. The growth of the factory system led to a decreased need for skilled labor.
  3. Many young men chose to become farmers instead of craftsmen.
  4. Craftsmen began to use unskilled immigrant labor in their shops.
Explanation
Answer: B - The growth of the factory system led to a decreased need for skilled labor.
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