Which of the following was not a typical condition in eighteenth-century American cities?
A) Declining population because of out-migration to regions beyond the mountains where land was available
B) Poor rolls that were bulging with the survivors of mariners lost at sea
C) Contagious disease running rampant because of poor sanitation
D) Longer spells of unemployment and declining wages
E) Inhabitants who were caught in a downward spiral of declining opportunity

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Eighteenth-century American cities were generally experiencing growth due to urbanization and immigration, not declining populations. The other options (B, C, D, E) describe challenges that were indeed typical of the period, such as issues with public health, economic instability, and social welfare concerns.

Which of the Following Was Not a Typical Condition in Eighteenth-Century