The Standard of Living (Measured by What One Can Purchase

Multiple Choice

The standard of living (measured by what one can purchase with after-tax income) of free Americans on the eve of the Revolution was ______.

A) lower than in 18ᵗʰ century England,and lower than for most people in the "Third World" today.
B) higher than in 18ᵗʰ -century England,and higher than for most people in the "Third World" today.
C) lower than in 18ᵗʰ century England,but higher than for most people in the "Third World" today.
D) higher than in 18ᵗʰ century England,but lower than for most people in the "Third World" today.