In the first half of the nineteenth century, what city became known as "Porkopolis"?

a. St. Louis.

b. New York.

c. Chicago.

d. Boston.

e. Cincinnati.

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Alexus Hooper

6 November, 05:56

In the first half of the nineteenth century, what city became known as "Porkopolis"?

a. St. Louis.

b. New York.

c. Chicago.

d. Boston.

e. Cincinnati.

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Madilynn Vasquez · Answer 1

D. Chicago

Keagan Lara · Answer 2

The answer is E. Cincinnati

Explanation:

Cincinnati was called the "Porkpolis" because the city was renowned for the Pork industry.

It was the capital of hog packing industry and many hog packing plants existed throughout the city.

Moreover, herds of pigs roamed the streets freely during this time. Mainly because there were many pig pens around.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, what city became known as "Porkopolis"?a. St. Louis.b. New York.c. Chicago.d. Boston.e. Cincinnati.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, what city became known as "Porkopolis"?

a. St. Louis.

b. New York.

c. Chicago.

d. Boston.

e. Cincinnati.