What explains the increase in London’s population from 958,863 in 1801 to 4,776,661 in 1881?

A.
The Agricultural Revolution led to increases in agricultural production and resulted in a greater rural population.
B.
Widespread disease and poor sanitation severely impacted London’s population in the early 1800s: it did not rebound until the late 1800s due to improved nutrition.
C.
The Industrial Revolution created more jobs and resulted in a greater urban population.
D.
Immigration to London from New York City sparked a massive population increase.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is C. The Industrial Revolution created more jobs and resulted in a greater urban population.

This significant population increase in London during that period can primarily be attributed to the urbanization and economic opportunities provided by industrialization, which attracted people from rural areas and other regions to the city for work.