Which of the follow was typically true of American families in the 19th century?

Most were single-parent households.

They were rural and lived in multigenerational family units.

Children were communally raised.

They were urban and lived in nuclear families.

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In the 19th century, the statement that is typically true of American families is:

They were rural and lived in multigenerational family units.

During this time, many families lived in rural areas and often included multiple generations (such as grandparents, parents, and children) living together or in close proximity, as they worked on farms and relied on each other for support.