What Was the Second Largest City in Population in Both

question 71

Multiple Choice

What was the second largest city in population in both 1820 and 1860?

• A) Chicago
• B) New York
• C) Philadelphia
• D) Boston

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Definitions:

Wage Earner's

Individuals whose income is derived primarily from their employment salary or wages.

Family Composition

The makeup or structure of a family, including the number of members, their relationships to each other, and their roles within the family unit.

Mean Household Income

The average income per household within a specified geographic location, calculated by dividing the total income of all households by the number of households.

Income Distribution

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are spread among its population, affecting economic inequality.