Preindustrial cities tended to grow slowly because of the limited capacity of surrounding regions to produce large food surpluses.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2A social stratum into which people are born and in which they must remain for life is:
a. caste
b. class
c. estate
d. status
Question 3Most American cities tend to fit the concentric-zone model of urban growth.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4When James Riley arrived in this country ten years ago, he had three dollars in his pocket and had to sleep on a park bench. After many years of hard work, he owns his own factory and has investments in three apartment buildings. Riley has experienced:
a. downward mobility
b. geographic mobility
c. horizontal mobility
d. upward mobility
Question 5Large-scale urbanization is a relatively recent development in human history.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6In the nineteenth century the Jones family owned a considerable amount of land in rural Massachusetts and was respected by everyone in the community. However, as farming declined the family was forced to sell its land and move into town, where today most of the Joneses work in the local canning factory. The Joneses have experienced:
a. downward mobility
b. geographic mobility
c. horizontal mobility
d. upward mobility
Question 7Although common in the nineteenth century, chain migration is relatively rare today.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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