Question

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statistics on urbanization (1880 - 1900)
year u.s. urban population major city immigrants (%)
1880 14 million 28%
1890 23 million 36%
1900 30 million 41%
which conclusion is best supported by the data?
a urbanization decreased as factories closed.
b immigration contributed significantly to city growth.
c immigration declined due to economic depression.
d urban living standards improved for all classes.

Explanation:

• Option A: The U.S. urban population increased from 14 million in 1880 to 30 million in 1900, so urbanization did not decrease.
• Option B: As the U.S. urban population grew (from 14 million to 30 million), the percentage of major - city immigrants also increased (from 28% to 41%). This shows that immigration contributed to city growth.
• Option C: The percentage of major - city immigrants increased, so immigration did not decline.
• Option D: The data only shows urban population and immigrant percentages, not living standards.

Answer:

B. Immigration contributed significantly to city growth.