Between 1820 and 1870 the industrial revolution affected the United States as
A)old seaports experienced a slow decline in population.
B)commercial agriculture became less important.
C)international trade became far more valuable than the domestic market.
D)cities grew faster than ever before or since.
E)older, more established urban areas grew faster than new cities.

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The option D states that cities grew faster than ever before or since, which is true during the industrial revolution. The growth of industries led to an increase in job opportunities, attracting people to move to cities, resulting in urbanization. This rapid urbanization led to the formation and growth of many cities in the United States.

Between 1820 and 1870 the Industrial Revolution Affected the United