Question

complete the text below with the best choice.
urban areas rural did not speak english age spoke english country
specialized industries
during the gilded age, the united states experienced a large increase in population.
while the entire country experienced growth, grew the fastest.
the economy shifted during this time from agricultural to industrial as new technologies
developed. this shift led cities to develop

these changes resulted in many new immigrants coming to the united states. when
they arrived, most , so they often chose to settle in the same
neighborhoods as other immigrants from the same . by the early
1900s, cities were becoming very overcrowded, and conditions varied widely based on
class and income.

Explanation:

1. First blank: During the Gilded Age, urban areas (cities) grew faster than rural areas as industrialization drew people. So "urban areas" fits.
2. Second blank: The economic shift to industrial led cities to develop specialized industries (like factories, etc.). So "specialized industries" is correct.
3. Third blank: New immigrants, especially from non - English - speaking countries, "did not speak English" initially. This explains why they settled with others from the same background.
4. Fourth blank: Immigrants from the same "country" would have cultural/linguistic ties, so they settled together.

Answer:

First blank: urban areas
Second blank: specialized industries
Third blank: did not speak English
Fourth blank: country