Since World War II, people in both Africa and Latin America have moved from rural to urban areas, The major cause of this movement has been the ?
Correct answer: B. expectation of improved economic opportunities
- A. rejection of traditional custom
- B. expectation of improved economic opportunities
- C. guarantee of better housing
- D. fear of civil war
Explanation
Rural-to-urban migration is mainly driven by the expectation of better jobs, wages, education, and other economic opportunities in cities. Better housing is not guaranteed, and fear of civil war is not the general cause across both regions.
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