Question

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

Explanation:

During the late 1800s, industrial - era urbanization led to overcrowding, with housing shortages and poor sanitation due to rapid population influx for factory jobs. Suburban - commuting designs were not prominent then, urban areas were densely populated with job opportunities, and political corruption was common.

Answer:

Many cities were overcrowded with limited housing and few sanitation services.