Asked by doodle bob

Which reason best explains why American cities grew in the late 1800s?
Cities were clean, peaceful places to settle.
Cities offered more jobs and opportunities.
Rural areas had become empty and abandoned.
Rural areas had ceased to offer employment for workers.

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Cities offered more jobs and opportunities.

Industrialization and the growth of factories, railroads, and businesses drew people (including immigrants and rural workers) to cities where wage work and services were available.