Which choice is not a characteristic of cities in the 1800's?

Huge decline in poverty and crime is not a characteristic of the cities in 1800.

Explanation:

During 1800, the cities in United States face increase in poverty and crime. Immigrants came to US due crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes and scarcity.

Crop lien system is the biggest problem faced by the farmers in the year of 1800. Farm aid was not formed to solve the problems of farmer.

Immigrants in America were paid low at their new jobs, this lead them to live in poverty. Poverty made individuals to commit theft, robbery and other violent acts.