Why did industrialization pose a threat to the status and independence

Why did industrialization pose a threat to the status and independence of skilled male workers?

A) Jobs that used to be performed in the United States were moved overseas.
B) Most skilled workers did not have the education to make the transition to industrial work.
C) Women were able to find high-paying, high-status work in industry.
D) Many routine manufacturing tasks were mechanized.

ANSWER
Answer: D