Between 1800 and 1850, American cities __________

A) grew slowly but steadily
B) underwent the most rapid half-century of growth they were ever to experience
C) became more socially and economically homogenous
D) experienced a sharp decline in per capita income and the rate of economic growth


Answer: B

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