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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Growth of Cities

Question 5 • FL-2100310-United States History A

During the 1800s, people began to move from rural to urban areas.This was primarily caused by

Answer
A
a decrease in the demand for farm products
B
an increase in industrialization
C
a decrease in available jobs in cities

Explanation

Industrialization led to the growth of factories and other businesses in cities, creating jobs that attracted people from rural areas. Therefore, the primary cause was an increase in industrialization. A decrease in city jobs would discourage migration, not cause it.

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