All of the Following Trends and Characteristics of American Population

question 36

Multiple Choice

All of the following trends and characteristics of American population growth occurred from Independence to the Civil War except

• A) The size of the average family was increasing.
• B) Populations living in urban places increased.
• C) There was extensive settlement in rural areas.
• D) Growth was very rapid.

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Definitions:

Age

Age refers to the length of time that a person or object has existed since its beginning or birth.

Goiter

Enlargement of the thyroid gland, which causes swelling of the neck, often related to iodine insufficiency in the diet.

Iodine

A chemical element essential for thyroid hormone production, commonly used as a disinfectant and antiseptic in medical settings.

Reproductive Function

The biological system and processes in the human body responsible for reproduction, including the production of gametes and hormones.