Joseph Pierce I believe.<span />
The correct answer is rapid industrialization
Those who had the wealth to enter the business got even more wealthy because they could exploit a system that wasn't yet monitored or regulated because it was new. Those who were simple workers became even poorer because their labor was being exploited by monopolies and cartels made by the wealthy businessmen.
Answer:
D. the most desirable alternative given up as the result of a decision
Explanation:
Opportunity cost is the cost that that will be incurred as a result picking the desirable alternative out of the best possible alternatives.