The line graph illustrates the changes in employment patterns across various sectors in the USA between 1930 and 2010.
Overall, it is clear that employment in farming, fishing, and forestry experienced the most significant decline over the period. However, a noticeable rise is seen in the industrial sector. While other services remained relatively stable, both technical and sales and office sectors increased steadily.
The sector of farming, fishing, and forestry accounted for the highest proportion of employment in 1930, at nearly 80%, before dropping to just under 0% by 2010. In contrast, the industrial sector remained at around 0% until 1960, when it began to rise steadily and reached approximately 40% by the end of the period.
The technical sector began at 0% in 1930 and grew steadily to reach approximately 35% by 2010. Sales and office employment followed a similar upward trend, rising from about 10% to around 20% by the end of the period. In contrast, other services remained relatively stable at roughly 10% to 15% throughout the entire timeframe.