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Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 14 • US History

Which statement describes an effect of urbanization?

Answer
A
Living conditions improved in city centers.
B
The middle class grew in cities.
C
The unemployment rate increased in cities.
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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