Question

What led to the rapid city growth in the Mid-1800s?
Select all that apply.
• The Transportation Revolution
• The Great Depression
• New Factory Jobs
• More Farmland Available

Answer 1

The factors that led to rapid city growth in the Mid-1800s include:

- **The Transportation Revolution**: Improvements in transportation, such as the development of canals, railroads, and steamships, facilitated trade and movement of people, contributing to urban growth.
- **New Factory Jobs**: The rise of industrialization led to the establishment of factories in urban areas, attracting workers and increasing the urban population.
- **More Farmland Available**: While this factor can be more complex, the westward expansion and availability of land for agriculture encouraged rural-urban migration as people sought better opportunities in cities.

The **Great Depression** occurred much later (in the 1930s) and would not have contributed to city growth in the Mid-1800s.

Therefore, the correct answers are:
- The Transportation Revolution
- New Factory Jobs
- More Farmland Available