Question

Use the table to answer the question. 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.? (1 point) Responses The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time. The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time. 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. The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas. The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas. 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.

Answer 1

The correct statement evaluating 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 aligns with historical trends during the time period represented in the table, where significant waves of immigrants from Europe and Asia migrated to the U.S. in search of better economic opportunities, particularly in urban areas, leading to the increased urbanization reflected in the percentages.