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Which of the following lists accurately analyzes the factors that contributed to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution? (1 point) Responses Enclosure Increased factory jobs Improved living conditions Accessible transportation Railroads Enclosure Increased factory jobs Improved living conditions Accessible transportation Railroads Agricultural productivity Improved health care Electricity Decreased living conditions Railroads Agricultural productivity Improved health care Electricity Decreased living conditions Railroads Deplorable living conditions Increased factory jobs Stronger family units Accessible transportation Combustion engine Deplorable living conditions Increased factory jobs Stronger family units Accessible transportation Combustion engine Enclosure Combustion engine Electricity Steam engine Railroads Enclosure Combustion engine Electricity Steam engine Railroads Skip to navigation

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The best list that accurately analyzes the factors that contributed to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution is:

Enclosure, Increased factory jobs, Improved living conditions, Accessible transportation, Railroads.

Here's why each factor is relevant:

  1. Enclosure: The enclosure movement pushed small farmers off their land, driving many to cities in search of work.
  2. Increased factory jobs: The rise of factories created a demand for labor, attracting people to urban areas.
  3. Improved living conditions: While living conditions in cities were often poor, advancements in public health and infrastructure gradually improved them for some.
  4. Accessible transportation: Better transportation (like canals and roads) facilitated the movement of goods and people, making cities more attractive.
  5. Railroads: The development of railroads greatly influenced urban growth by connecting cities and enabling easier access to markets and resources.

The other responses either include incorrect or less relevant factors or contradictory statements regarding living conditions.