Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Nineteenth-Century Cities

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of nineteenth-century cities in industrial nations?

• A) Railroads with regular schedules brought food and commuters into the cities to work.
• B) Police and fire departments were created.
• C) Poverty almost completely disappeared.
• D) City planning was used.
• E) Sanitation improved and death rates decreased.

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