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Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 4 • US History and Geography

Which statement describes an effect of urbanization?

Answer
A
The unemployment rate increased in cities.
B
The middle class grew in cities.
C
Living conditions improved in city centers.
D
Cities became less segregated.

Explanation

As urbanization expanded, cities attracted people seeking jobs and new opportunities. The growth of business and industry also helped the urban middle class grow. Cities did not necessarily become less segregated, and crowded city centers often had poor rather than improved living conditions.

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