Question

Which statement best describes urban areas during the late 1800s?
O Urban areas were often sparsely populated with few employment opportunities.
O Many cities were overcrowded with limited housing and few sanitation services.
O Urban areas were designed to encourage people to commute to work and live in suburbs
© Many cities were often free of political corruption with few limitations on who could vote.

Answer 1

Answer: Many cities were overcrowded with limited housing and few sanitation services

Explanation: Due to industrialization, cities, e.g New York City saw many immigrants and workers coming in for job opportunities, creating housing problems and unsanitary conditions due to overcrowding.