Which statement about cities in the period between the Civil War and 1920 is true?

Responses

Cities grew rapidly because people were eager to enjoy the sophisticated entertainment they offered.

Cities grew rapidly because people were eager to enjoy the sophisticated entertainment they offered.

Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

Cities grew slowly because people wanted to stay on their farms and make money.

Cities grew slowly because people wanted to stay on their farms and make money.

Cities remained about the same at that time because people were reluctant to make changes.

1 answer

The true statement about cities in the period between the Civil War and 1920 is:

Cities grew rapidly as both immigrants and native-born citizens sought higher paying jobs.

During this period, there was significant urbanization as people moved to cities for better economic opportunities, and many immigrants arrived in search of work.