Before 1860, Most of the U

question 7

Multiple Choice

Before 1860, most of the U.S. population lived _____ and most workers were _____ .

• A) in small to medium cities; were members of trade guilds.
• B) in rural areas; self-employed
• C) in large cities; self-employed
• D) in large cities; employed in mills and factories.

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Definitions:

Distinct Group

A collection of individuals who are differentiated from others by unique characteristics, values, or behaviors.

Concentric Zone Model

A sociological model that describes urban land use in concentric circles, theorizing how social groups are spatially arranged in cities.

Urban Growth

The process by which cities expand in terms of population and infrastructure, often associated with economic development and migration from rural areas.

Social Networks

The structures made up of individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendships, kinships, common interests, financial exchanges, or beliefs.