The increase in the built environment in preindustrial societies contributed to a higher living standard, primarily because of
A) centralization of power.
B) specialization of labor.
C) new ideology.
D) improved communication.

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The increase in the built environment in preindustrial societies led to a specialization of labor, as people were able to focus on specific skills, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency, which in turn led to a higher living standard. Centralization of power, new ideology, and improved communication may have played a role in some cases, but they were not the primary reasons for the increase in living standards.

The Increase in the Built Environment in Preindustrial Societies Contributed