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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