U.S. Urban and Rural Population Percentages
Year Percentage of Urban Population Percentage of Rural Population
1800 6 94
1810 7 93
1820 7 93
1830 9 91
1840 11 89
1850 15 85
1860 20 80
1870 26 74
1880 28 72
1890 35 65
1900 40 60
Based on the population distribution shown in the table, which statement correctly evaluates the cause of increased migration to the U.S.?
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Responses
There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities.
There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities.
There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.
There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.
The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas.
The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas.
The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time.
1 answer
The statement that correctly evaluates the cause of increased migration to the U.S. based on the population distribution shown in the table is:
There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.
This option reflects the historical context of increased urbanization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when many immigrants arrived in the U.S. and settled in urban areas, particularly in port cities, due to the availability of jobs and opportunities.
