Prior to 1870 urban growth was limited chiefly by
a. the distance that could be conveniently traveled by foot.
b. municipal regulation.
c. real estate values.
d. Americans’ ingrained prejudice against cities.
e. the location of factories.
ANS: A
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Elena Caffarena was a feminist who supported
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