Which of the Following Was True of American Cities in 1790

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of American cities in 1790?

• A)There were fifty cities with populations exceeding 10,000.
• B)The largest cities were all seaports.
• C)International commerce had yet to affect the composition and location of the largest cities.
• D)Only twenty percent of the nation's population lived in cities.
• E)A city was defined as having at least 10,000 people.

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Definitions:

Indorsers

Individuals who endorse or sign their name on the back of a document or cheque, thus transferring responsibility or ownership to another party.

Drawers

In banking and finance, individuals or entities that write and issue a check or draft instructing a bank to pay a specific amount from the drawer's account.

Accommodation Maker

A person who signs a loan agreement as a guarantor without receiving any benefits from the loan.

Primary Liability

The obligation to be the first or main party responsible for payment or performance under a legal instrument, such as a loan or contract.