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What characterized American cities during the early-nineteenth century?
  1. Most American cities had very large African American working class communities.
  2. American cities boasted of great advanced opportunities for women.
  3. American cities were rife with disease, growing populations, and very high crime rates.
  4. American cities were completely egalitarian, allowing the poor, minorities, and women to all have the same rights and power as upper class citizens.
Explanation
Answer - C - During the early-nineteenth century, American cities were characterized by disease, swiftly growing populations, and extremely high crime rates.

Key Takeaway: In the early-nineteenth century, American cities-especially in the North-grew at such a quick rate that cities’ infrastructures could not handle the population. Overcrowding led to the rapid spread of disease and a major increase in crime in urban areas.
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