Movement of People Quick Check

Question

Analyze which event occurred as a result of the rise of the middle class or bourgeoisie.
French Revolution ✅
migration from rural lands to urban centers
Industrial Revolution
American Revolution

Which of the following lists accurately analyzes the factors that contributed to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
Enclosure ✅
Combustion Engine ✅
Electricity ✅
Steam Engine ✅
Railroads ✅

Based on an analysis of the data, which of the following best assesses how migration to cities affected rural areas?
Industrialization caused widespread disease that impacted rural areas.
Industrialization increased urbanization and decreased rural migration. ✅
Industrialization made rural areas more accessible to people wanting to relocate.
Industrialization increased urbanization and rural populations.

What is a factor that encouraged people to migrate to the United States?
American jobs paid strong, living wages. American jobs paid strong, living wages.
The steam engine made travel faster and cheaper. ✅
American workers were friendly to immigrants.
The Industrial Revolution created more farming job opportunities.

Based on the population distribution shown in the table, which statement correctly evaluates the cause of increased migration to the U.S.?
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. ✅
The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time.
The Industrial Revolution created more jobs in rural than urban areas.

Answer 1

Overall, the rise of the middle class or bourgeoisie led to events such as the French Revolution. Factors that contributed to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution include enclosure, the steam engine, electricity, and railroads. Migration to cities during the Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on rural areas, as it increased urbanization and decreased rural migration. Encouraging factors for migration to the United States included the accessibility of travel with advancements like the steam engine. The increased migration to the U.S. shown in the table was due to overseas migration from Europe and Asia to U.S. port towns.