Which generalization about urbanization in the late nineteenth century is NOT accurate?
A) In rapidly developing countries, cities tended to integrate ethnic minorities into the country's dominant ethnic group.
B) New professional social workers, city planners, and transportation and sanitation engineers replaced civic-minded volunteers.
C) Sanitation, public order, and public transportation improved significantly.
D) Urban populations yearned for the idyllic lifestyle of the countryside.
E) Education, the press, and patriotic campaigns made city dwellers into loyal citizens.

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Urbanization in the late nineteenth century was characterized by a desire for urban living, not a longing for rural life. The growth of cities was driven by the opportunities they offered, such as jobs and cultural experiences, and many people chose to move to cities for a better life. The idea of rural life as idyllic is a romanticized notion that emerged later in the twentieth century.

Which Generalization About Urbanization in the Late Nineteenth Century Is