Question
How did changes in Georgia’s agriculture during the second half of the 20th century affect the distribution of population in the state?
New farming practices emerged, encouraging movement to rural areas.
New farming practices emerged, encouraging movement to rural areas.
Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.
Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.
Government assistance helped farmers to continue living in rural areas.
Government assistance helped farmers to continue living in rural areas.
Many new cotton mills were built, causing relocation to areas around mills.
New farming practices emerged, encouraging movement to rural areas.
New farming practices emerged, encouraging movement to rural areas.
Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.
Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.
Government assistance helped farmers to continue living in rural areas.
Government assistance helped farmers to continue living in rural areas.
Many new cotton mills were built, causing relocation to areas around mills.
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The second half of the 20th century in Georgia saw significant changes in agriculture that greatly influenced population distribution in the state. The statement that best captures this impact is:
**Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.**
As agricultural practices evolved, there was a trend toward consolidation where small farms were combined into larger agricultural operations. This shift led to the decline of many small family-owned farms, resulting in a reduced need for labor on these farms. Consequently, many individuals and families who had relied on agriculture for their livelihoods were compelled to leave rural areas in search of employment opportunities in urban centers. As a result, this consolidation contributed to increased urbanization in Georgia during this period.
While there were indeed new farming practices, government assistance, and the establishment of cotton mills, the primary driver behind the population movement was the consolidation of farms, which pulled many residents toward cities.
**Small farms were consolidated into larger farms, influencing movement to cities.**
As agricultural practices evolved, there was a trend toward consolidation where small farms were combined into larger agricultural operations. This shift led to the decline of many small family-owned farms, resulting in a reduced need for labor on these farms. Consequently, many individuals and families who had relied on agriculture for their livelihoods were compelled to leave rural areas in search of employment opportunities in urban centers. As a result, this consolidation contributed to increased urbanization in Georgia during this period.
While there were indeed new farming practices, government assistance, and the establishment of cotton mills, the primary driver behind the population movement was the consolidation of farms, which pulled many residents toward cities.