Question

which of the following conclusions are supported by the tables above? select three.
in 1870, no u.s. citys population exceeded 1,000,000.
the population of large urban areas in the u.s. declined from 1870 to 1900.
in 1900, three u.s. cities populations exceeded 1,000,000.
new york had the largest population of any u.s. city in both 1870 and 1900.

Explanation:

To determine the correct conclusions, we analyze each option (assuming the tables show U.S. city populations in 1870 and 1900):

1. "In 1870, no U.S. city's population exceeded 1,000,000."

If 1870 data (from tables) shows all cities had <1,000,000 people, this is supported.

1. "The population of large urban areas in the U.S. declined from 1870 to 1900."

Urbanization in the U.S. during 1870–1900 was marked by growth (industrialization, immigration), so large urban populations increased, not declined. This is not supported.

1. "In 1900, three U.S. cities' populations exceeded 1,000,000."

If 1900 data (from tables) shows three cities (e.g., New York, Chicago, Philadelphia) had >1,000,000, this is supported.

1. "New York had the largest population of any U.S. city in both 1870 and 1900."

If 1870 and 1900 data (from tables) confirm New York’s population was the highest in both years, this is supported.

The three supported conclusions are:

• In 1870, no U.S. city's population exceeded 1,000,000.
• In 1900, three U.S. cities' populations exceeded 1,000,000.
• New York had the largest population of any U.S. city in both 1870 and 1900.

(Note: The option "The population of large urban areas in the U.S. declined from 1870 to 1900" is incorrect, so it is excluded.)

Answer:

• In 1870, no U.S. city's population exceeded 1,000,000.
• In 1900, three U.S. cities' populations exceeded 1,000,000.
• New York had the largest population of any U.S. city in both 1870 and 1900.