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

Question

They were rural and lived in multigenerational family units.

They were urban and lived in nuclear families.

Most were single-parent households.

Their members were employed in manufacturing.

Answer 1

The statement that was typically true of American families in the 19th century is:

They were rural and lived in multigenerational family units.

During the 19th century, the majority of Americans lived in rural areas and often had extended families living together or nearby, which is characteristic of multigenerational family units. While urbanization increased during this period, particularly in the latter half, the majority of families still lived outside urban centers and maintained more traditional family structures.