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

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

Answer 1

The correct statement that evaluates 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 statement accurately reflects historical patterns of increased immigration during the time period represented in the table, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when many immigrants arrived in port cities for employment opportunities as cities grew and industrialized. The other options do not accurately represent the context of migration trends as reflected in the urban and rural population percentages.