Question

which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the us economy? long - distance travel became more expensive manufacturing processes became more efficient college education became more accessible household appliance became more costly

Explanation:

In the early 1900s, the application of electricity in manufacturing allowed for the use of electric - powered machinery, which increased production speed and precision, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Long - distance travel was not directly made more expensive by the application of electricity. The accessibility of college education was not directly related to the application of electricity. Household appliances did not become more costly due to the application of electricity; in fact, mass - production made them more affordable over time.

Answer:

Manufacturing processes became more efficient.