Asked by Jordan Stover on Jun 13, 2024

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What disturbing question did the dramatic expansion of cities in the late 19th century pose for Americans?

A) Could the United States ever reach the European level of civilization?
B) Did cities constitute an advance or the decline of the Republic?
C) Were cities ever going to produce the comfort level of country living?
D) Could American farmers ever feed the growing urban population?

Dramatic Expansion

A rapid and significant increase in size, scope, or scale of an entity or phenomenon, often associated with development or growth.

Republic

A form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body and government leaders exercise power according to the rule of law.

  • Grasp the implications of rapid urbanization and the challenges it posed to societal norms and infrastructure.
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Twinkle AgrawalJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The dramatic expansion of cities in the late 19th century led Americans to question whether this urbanization represented progress or a decline for the Republic, reflecting concerns about the social, economic, and political implications of rapid urban growth.