By 1890, populations in the biggest urban areas
A. experienced massive growth even where there was little immigration.
B. rose as the number of children born into urban families doubled.
C. soared as the rates of infant mortality and disease significantly declined.
D. increased mainly as a result of longer life expectancy.
E. consisted mostly of foreign-born immigrants and their children.
Answer: E
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