Which is a true statement about cities in the period between the Civil War and 1920?

a. Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

b. Cities grew slowly because people wanted to stay on their farms and make money.

c. Cities grew rapidly because people were eager to enjoy the sophisticated entertainment they offered.

d. Cities remained about the same at that time because people were reluctant to make changes.

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Edwin Shelton

24 November, 09:59

Which is a true statement about cities in the period between the Civil War and 1920?

a. Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

b. Cities grew slowly because people wanted to stay on their farms and make money.

c. Cities grew rapidly because people were eager to enjoy the sophisticated entertainment they offered.

d. Cities remained about the same at that time because people were reluctant to make changes.

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Annalise Morrow · Answer 1

a. Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

Explanation:

There was widespread industrialization in the United States following the period of the Civil war. The economic boost provided by large scale production and technological innovations supplemented by the labor force provided by rural workers move to new cities, a large number of immigrants entered the United States in lure of economic opportunities.