All of the following trends and characteristics of American population growth occurred from Independence to the Civil War except
A) The size of the average family was increasing.
B) Populations living in urban places increased.
C) There was extensive settlement in rural areas.
D) Growth was very rapid.

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The size of the average family in America was actually decreasing during this period, not increasing. This was due to a variety of factors, including changes in societal norms and economic conditions.

All of the Following Trends and Characteristics of American Population