What was the significance of cities to Jeffersonian America?
A) The growing textile factories located in America's major cities employed many urban workers.
B) They served as a hub for exporting goods purchased from farther in the interior.
C) The large influx of immigrants found cheap rents in port cities and seldom moved to rural areas.
D) Almost a quarter of America's population lived in urban centers.
E) They served as terminals for international trade.
Answer: E
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