Question

In 1840, the population of Chicago was only 4,470. By 1900, the city's population was 1,698,575. Which factor best explains the population change?
a The construction of railroads connecting Northeastern cities and Midwestern farms

b The reduction in immigration quotas on Southern and Eastern Europe

c The spread of government housing for low-income workers throughout U.S. cities

d The successes of the Settlement House Movement

Answer 1

I. Believe this is a

Answer 2

Answer:

'A' - The construction of railroads connecting North-Eastern cities and Mid-Western farms.

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