Question

which statement best describes urban areas during the late 1800s?
urban areas were often sparsely populated with few employment opportunities.
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.
many cities were often free of political corruption with few limitations on who could vote.

Explanation:

During the late 1800s, industrialization led to a large - scale migration of people to urban areas. This rapid influx caused overcrowding, limited housing, and poor sanitation as cities struggled to keep up with the population growth.

Answer:

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