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The city of Philadelphia took on a new appearance after the yellow fever epidemic. _____, the streets were clear of trash and beggars.

Which transition word best connects these ideas?

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The transition word "Afterward" best connects these ideas.

The sentence would read: "The city of Philadelphia took on a new appearance after the yellow fever epidemic. Afterward, the streets were clear of trash and beggars."

This word indicates a sequence of events, suggesting that the changes occurred following the epidemic.

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