Read the paragraph from the section "When companies own the towns." In 1790, the largest city in the United States was New York with about 33,000 residents. During the 1800s, New York City’s population multiplied 50 times, to 1.5 million, and many other cities also went through incredible growth. The cities of Western and Central Europe experienced similar development.

HOW does this paragraph contribute to the article?

A
The paragraph connects causes of the Industrial Revolution in different areas.
B
The paragraph shows that New York City grew faster than most cities in Europe.
C
The paragraph contrasts city populations before and after the Industrial Revolution.
D
The paragraph suggests cities were unable to accommodate their growing populations.