The late-nineteenth-century "rags to riches" stories turned out to be
A)true.
B)mostly true.
C)completely untrue.
D)largely untrue.
E)irrelevant.

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While there were certainly some individuals who were able to rise from poverty to wealth during this time period, the idea that this was a common or easily achievable feat for anyone was largely untrue. The reality was that social and economic mobility was difficult and often limited, particularly for those in marginalized communities.

The Late-Nineteenth-Century "Rags to Riches" Stories Turned Out to Be