Question

hi, pls help asap!?? one social studies question!

The Industrial Revolution led to changes as the U.S. became more economically independent. Which of these changes occurred during this time?
A. Cities began to grow, because individuals moved from farms looking for education.
B.Low taxes allowed people to invest in small business.
C.The Second Bank of the United States closed because of corruption.
D.Cities provided safe conditions, and a variety of opportunities

I'm going for A, but mom put down D... i am worried if this is wrong!??
pls help asap!

Answer 1

You're right and your mom is wrong. Cities were not safe, but had many criminals plus unsafe living and working conditions.

Answer 2

thanks Ms. Sue! but i need help explaining that to her!!!

Answer 3

People moved from farms I think looking for jobs, not so much for Harvard.

Answer 4

but she is persisting!! and HARD!!!
i try to tell her the cities were unsafe but then she sais that people did not move for education!!!
help! i don't know what to do!!

Answer 5

I agree with your mom and Damon that education was not a prime motivation for moving to cities. However, I still maintain that cities were not safe.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/factories_industrial_revolution.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution#Social_effects

Answer 6

I do not think it is a very well worded question.

Answer 7

sry for late response, cooking dinner... lol
anyway, thanx... lets see how i do.
besides the sources im just pleadin'!

Answer 8

The one argument for education is that settlement houses and some churches in the cities had some classes in English and home making skills.