Compared to 1800, in 1860 urban American families

A. had an increasing birth rate.
B. had a declining birth rate.
C. were less likely to have income earners work outside the home.
D. were less likely to see their children leave home in search of work.
E. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: B

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a. Unlike the Chumash, the San settled in permanent small communities. b. Unlike the San, the Chumash had no distinctions in rank or class. c. Unlike the San, the Chumash made use of the ocean as an important source of food. d. Unlike the Chumash, the San tended to acquire significant quantities of goods.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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