Which Statement About American Cities Between 1820 and 1860 Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement about American cities between 1820 and 1860 is true?

• A) They grew at a faster rate than at any other time in the nation's history.
• B) They contained a majority of the nation's inhabitants by the end of this period.
• C) Native-born Americans fled the cities as immigrants poured in.
• D) Urban income inequality decreased rapidly.

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