Answers FL-2100310-United States History A The Growth of CitiesQuestion 5

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The Growth of Cities

Question 5 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Which sentence from the article tells why Chicago grew so quickly in the 1800s?

Answer

A

“Developments in technology such as railroads and steel construction changed America and benefited Chicago.”

B

“Chicago became a leading industrial center. In the early 1800s, lumber and salted meat industries were centered there.”

C

“From the 18th to mid-20th centuries, Chicago expanded rapidly. The small village became a large city, and then an enormous metropolitan area. ”

Explanation

Choice A gives a reason Chicago grew quickly: developments such as railroads and steel construction benefited the city. These technologies helped Chicago expand, while choice C only describes how much it grew and choice B describes industries centered there.

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