<span>During Jefferson’s presidency the cities were, largely in
the purpose of -coast, commerce, and center- trade. Trade was utmost system
during these eras. The main cities that were involved were Boston, New York, Newport, Philadelphia, and
Charles Town. These five largest cities were commercially centered
for this exchange and trade for goods and products, internationally across the seas
and Atlantic ocean. However, they also served as defense during crisis times
and for any imminent invasion. If today’s life feels more in the cities, these
capitals were also the core hubs for social, political, religious and urbanity
for one’s life. </span>
They became wealthier by finding gold and sending it back to Europe
I would go with realism bc the definition of it is: the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly.
I hope this helps you :) also, if you could choose two answers I would go with intellectualism too