1. what was the main response of the middle class to the challenges of city living

Answer:
The correct answer is A) Escape to the Suburbs
Explanation:
As the United States grew so did major economic centers of the country. Cities such as New York, Chicago and Boston were increasingly becoming congested and sometimes dangerous.
The affluent middle class gradually began to 'escape' to the Suburbs. These were farther from the center of the city, with less crime, more green space and was thought of a better place to bring up a family.
This also gave rise to daily communing and a suburban culture that still thrives in the United States.