Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes How the American

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes how the American population was distributed across the nation in 1800?

• A) Most people lived on farms or in small towns, with only 3 percent living in cities.
• B) Most people moved away from the Atlantic seaboard by 1800 and were living further inland in the trans-Appalachian West.
• C) Most Americans lived in urban settings, usually port cities along the Atlantic seaboard.
• D) Most Americans lived in cities located in the trans-Appalachian West, such as Cincinnati and St. Louis.

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Definitions:

Behaviors

The observable actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.

Evidence

Information or facts that are used to support the validity of an assertion, argument, or conclusion.

Age of Information

The current era, characterized by the rapid creation, dissemination, and utilization of information, largely facilitated by digital technologies.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, which reflects an individual's views, beliefs, or feelings.