Before 1860, most of the u. s. population lived and most workers .
a. in small to medium cities; were members of trade guilds.
b. in rural areas; were self-employed.
c. in large cities; were self-employed.
d. in large cities; were employed in mills and factories.

b. in rural areas; were self-employed.

Explanation:

Before 1860, most of the U.S. population lived Rural area and most workers were self-employed .

Before, 1860 or the pre civil war era most of the US rural only unlike today. The since, industrial revolutions in its fledgling stage. Most of the population was self employed.

the u.s. census bureau produces data on the population and economy nationwide. it can you to analyze the kind of people living in your neighborhood. it does not show you the market of people willing to buy your product or an existing market for your product. that will require more market research. the census bureau only gives you an insight to the demographics in your area.

the answer choices are:

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