Inventions like the steel plow allowed people to farm larger plots of land more efficiently, with a higher yield. How did advancements in agricultural technology contribute to urbanization in the United States?
Responses
A Farmland expanded forcing many to give up their homesFarmland expanded forcing many to give up their homes
B Profits made in agriculture were used to build infrastructure in citiesProfits made in agriculture were used to build infrastructure in cities
C Fewer people were needed for successful farms and needed to find work elsewhereFewer people were needed for successful farms and needed to find work elsewhere
D More and more people began leaving cities to find agricultural work
C Fewer people were needed for successful farms and needed to find work elsewhere
Advancements in agricultural technology allowed for farms to be more efficient with fewer workers needed. As a result, many individuals moved from rural areas to urban areas in search of new job opportunities, ultimately contributing to the process of urbanization in the United States.