Question

Use the table to answer the question.

U.S. Urban and Rural Population
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)

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 agricultural jobs over time.

There was a trend of migration within the U.S. from urban to rural cities.

Answer 1

There was overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.

The rising share of the population living in urban areas (from 6% to 40%) reflects growth of cities — driven largely by immigrants arriving at ports and by jobs created by industrialization in urban centers.