Which of the following statements describes the result of the arrival of large numbers of immigrants in the 1850s?
A) They were a positive development for American cities.
B) They did not contribute measurably to city developments.
C) They worsened the already serious problems of the cities.
D) They increased the population of rural rather than urban areas.
E) They prevented the development of America’s first suburbs.
Answer: C
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