Why is urbanization associated with the Industrial Revolution?
A) The expansion of family farms refocused the nation on agriculture.
B) The concentration of factories in cities brought job opportunities.
C) Settlers expanded the frontier west of the Mississippi River.
D) Immigrants settled in large cities and brought cultural diversity.
B) The concentration of factories in cities brought job opportunities.
During the Industrial Revolution, there was a rapid growth of industrialization and the establishment of factories. These factories were primarily located in cities, as they required proximity to resources, transportation, and a large labor force. As a result, many people from rural areas moved to cities in search of employment in the factories. This led to significant urbanization, with cities growing in population and size.