Which of the following was true of American cities in 1790?
A)There were fifty cities with populations exceeding 10,000.
B)The largest cities were all seaports.
C)International commerce had yet to affect the composition and location of the largest cities.
D)Only twenty percent of the nation's population lived in cities.
E)A city was defined as having at least 10,000 people.

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In 1790, the largest American cities were indeed all seaports, reflecting the importance of trade and shipping to the economy and urban development of the early United States.

Which of the Following Was True of American Cities in 1790