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 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. The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time. The Industrial Revolution created more agricultural jobs over time. 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 conclusion is supported by the trends in urbanization in the table, particularly in the increased percentages of urban populations, which correspond with waves of immigration from Europe and Asia during the Industrial Revolution period, leading more people to settle in urban areas associated with port towns and industrial centers.