Use the table to answer the question.
U.S. Urban and Rural Population Percentages
Year Percentage of Urban Population Percentage of Rural Population
1800 6 94
1810 7 93
1820 7 93
1830 9 91
1840 11 89
1850 15 85
1860 20 80
1870 26 74
1880 28 72
1890 35 65
1900 40 60
Based on the population distribution shown in the table, which statement correctly evaluates the cause of increased migration to the U.S.?
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Responses
The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time.
The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time.
There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities.
There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities.
There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.
There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.
The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas.
Based on the table showing the urban and rural population percentages in the U.S., the correct statement that could explain the increased migration to the U.S. would be:
"There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns."
This is because the data in the table shows a steady increase in the percentage of the urban population and a decrease in the percentage of the rural population over time. This trend is consistent with the historical context of the Industrial Revolution, which fueled urbanization as people migrated to cities for jobs in industrial manufacturing, as well as the fact that the U.S. experienced significant waves of immigration from Europe and Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many immigrants would initially settle in the growing urban centers, especially port towns, where they arrived.
The other statements are incorrect based on the data and historical context:
- "The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time." is incorrect because the Industrial Revolution actually led to a decline in the percentage of people working in agriculture as more moved to work in the cities.
- "There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities." is also incorrect because the table shows the opposite trend with urban areas growing and rural areas shrinking as a percentage of the population.
- "The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas." is also incorrect because the hallmark of the Industrial Revolution was the growth of jobs in urban areas due to industrialization.