Question

philadelphia
philadelphia, if we consider that not eighty years ago the place where it now stands was a wild and uncultivated desert... must certainly be the object of every ones wonder and admiration.... the streets are laid out with great regularity in parallel lines, intersected by others at right angles, and are handsomely built: on each side there is a pavement of broad stones for foot passengers; and in most of them a causeway in the middle for carriages....
the city is in a very flourishing state, and inhabited by merchants, artists, tradesmen, and persons of all occupations. there is a public market held twice a week, upon wednesday and saturday....
the trade of pennsylvania is surprisingly extensive, carried on to great britain, the west indies, every part of north america, the madeiras, lisbon, cadiz,
which statements are supported by the above excerpts? select two.
despite their size, these cities were unlikely to continue to grow at the same pace.
philadelphia and new york attracted people of many different backgrounds and talents.
philadelphia and new york relied on commerce, including overseas trade.
cities in the middle colonies were poorly planned and usually dirty.

Explanation:

The text mentions Philadelphia is inhabited by merchants, artists, tradesmen, and persons of all occupations, showing it attracted people of diverse backgrounds. It also states Pennsylvania's trade is extensive, carried on to many places like Great Britain, the West Indies etc., indicating reliance on commerce including overseas trade. There is no mention of New York in the text, but the statements about Philadelphia can be extended to imply similar for cities like New York in the context. There is no indication of cities being unlikely to grow or being poorly - planned and dirty.

Answer:

B. Philadelphia and New York attracted people of many different backgrounds and talents.
C. Philadelphia and New York relied on commerce, including overseas trade.