USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

AMERICAN ORGANIZED CRIME OF THE 1920S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which area was most densely populated in 1920?
A
the Midwest
B
the Southeast
C
the Gulf Coast
D
the Northeast
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Northeastern region is the nation’s most economically developed, densely populated, and culturally diverse region. Of the nation’s four census regions, the Northeast has the second-largest percentage of residents living in an urban setting, with 85 percent, and is home to the nation’s largest metropolitan area.

Detailed explanation-2: -New Jersey is relatively populous with 8.88 million and is the most densely populated state with 1, 211.3 residents per square mile. The least populous states are Vermont and Delaware, each of which has populations of less than 700, 000. In terms of area, New York is the largest at over 54, 555 mi².

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1920, the three largest cities – New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia – were the only ones in America with populations over 1 million. Today, 10 U.S. cities have populations of more than a million, with vast metropolitan areas surrounding them.

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