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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