Of the following statements, which one most accurately represents an important change in industry following Reconstruction? (1 point) Responses Birmingham became a major city, attracting immigrants to work in the iron ore industry. Birmingham became a major city, attracting immigrants to work in the iron ore industry. Railroads improved and could now connect cities such as Selma and Montgomery. Railroads improved and could now connect cities such as Selma and Montgomery. The cotton mill industry declined and factories shut down operations. The cotton mill industry declined and factories shut down operations. With the support of the Populist party, small farmers were able to get out of poverty.

Of the given statements, the one that most accurately represents an important change in industry following Reconstruction is:

The cotton mill industry declined and factories shut down operations.