Market Revolution: Society and Culture Practice Test

A secondary-source excerpt about class in the Market Revolution era (1800–1848) notes that many middle-class Americans used consumption—furniture, clothing, and home décor—to signal status, while critics warned about materialism. Which development best reflects this cultural change?

In a brief secondary-source account of urban growth during the Market Revolution (1800–1848), the author highlights overcrowding, poor sanitation, and frequent fires in rapidly expanding cities. Which development most directly resulted from these urban conditions?