The transition from rural living to city living occurred because_______________?
Correct answer: D. of BOTH a decrease in the need for farm workers and the fact that factories were located in cities
- A. there was less need for farm workers as agriculture became mechanized
- B. factories were concentrated in cities
- C. social change dictated a new fad urban living
- D. of BOTH a decrease in the need for farm workers and the fact that factories were located in cities
Explanation
Mechanised agriculture reduced the demand for farm labour while industrial factories concentrated employment in cities, creating pressure for rural-to-urban migration. Because both processes contributed, option d is the most complete answer.
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