Which of the following statements is true concerning the birthrate in America between 1800 and 1860?
A) The birthrate declined sharply among urban women and increased slightly among rural women.
B) The birthrate continued to increase, but more slowly than it had in the eighteenth century.
C) The birthrate declined, but more so among native-born Americans than among immigrant women.
D) The birthrate increased slightly among urban women and decreased sharply among rural women.

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The birthrate in America declined during this period, with a more significant decline among native-born Americans compared to immigrant women, who often had higher birthrates.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Birthrate