AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt

Which of the following best explains the rapid growth of American cities in the late nineteenth century?

A.Industrial jobs attracted rural Americans and millions of immigrants to urban centers
B.The federal government relocated all unemployed farmers to cities
C.Urban growth was caused mainly by declining birth rates
D.Congress banned factory construction in rural areas

Explanation

Core Concept

Factories concentrated in cities created a demand for labor that farms could not match. Both internal migrants and the 'new immigrants' swelled urban populations.

Correct Answer

AIndustrial jobs attracted rural Americans and millions of immigrants to urban centers

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