Asked by berlanda

The graph shows the population of Manchester, England.

Line graph showing the population in thousands for Manchester from 1801 to 1901. In 1801, the population was under 100,000. In 1851, the population was 300,000. In 1901, the population was almost 700,000.

What development most likely explains the information in this chart?

People moved to Manchester from London.
People moved to Manchester from rural areas.
People moved to Manchester for farming jobs.
People moved to Manchester for safe housing.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
People moved to Manchester from rural areas.

Explanation: The large rise in population during the 19th century reflects industrialization and urbanization — people left the countryside for factory and mill jobs in cities like Manchester.