Question

13 multiple choice 2 points base your answer to the following question on the chart below and on your knowledge of social studies. urban and rural population of the united states, 1800 - 1920 source: u.s. census bureau which generalization can best be supported by the information in this chart? migration to urban areas slowed by 1920. by 1900, a majority of americans worked in factories. between 1800 and 1900, the united states population was primarily rural. from 1800 to 1920, the percentage of farm workers in the labor force steadily increased.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• For "Migration to urban areas slowed by 1920": The percentage of urban population increased from 39.6% in 1900 to 51.2% in 1920, so migration did not slow.
• For "By 1900, a majority of Americans worked in factories": The chart shows the urban - rural population distribution, not the occupation.
• For "Between 1800 and 1900, the United States population was primarily rural": In 1800, rural was 93.9%, 1820 - 92.8%, 1840 - 89.2%, 1860 - 80.2%, 1880 - 71.8%, 1900 - 60.4%. All these percentages for rural population are above 50% until 1920.
• For "From 1800 to 1920, the percentage of farm workers in the labor force steadily increased": The rural population percentage decreased (from 93.9% in 1800 to 48.8% in 1920), so the percentage of farm workers (assuming rural population is related to farm work) did not increase.

Answer:

Between 1800 and 1900, the United States population was primarily rural.