Urbanization in preindustrial cities was restricted by_____________?
Correct answer: A. reliance on animal power as a source of energy
- A. reliance on animal power as a source of energy
- B. the high levels of surplus produced by the agricultural sector
- C. the ease of migration to the city
- D. all of the above
Explanation
Preindustrial cities were limited by dependence on animal and human power, which restricted transport, food supply, and the physical size of urban settlements. Agricultural surplus and easy migration would generally encourage, rather than restrict, urban growth.
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