Which of the following lists accurately analyzes the factors that contributed to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution? (1 point)

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Enclosure
Combustion engine
Electricity
Steam engine
RailroadsEnclosure Combustion engine Electricity Steam engine Railroads

Enclosure
Increased factory jobs
Improved living conditions
Accessible transportation
RailroadsEnclosure Increased factory jobs Improved living conditions Accessible transportation Railroads

Agricultural productivity
Improved health care
Electricity
Decreased living conditions
RailroadsAgricultural productivity Improved health care Electricity Decreased living conditions Railroads

Deplorable living conditions
Increased factory jobs
Stronger family units
Accessible transportation
Combustion engineDeplorable living conditions Increased factory jobs Stronger family units Accessible transportation Combustion engine
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The list that best analyzes the factors contributing to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution is:

Enclosure Increased factory jobs
Improved living conditions Accessible transportation Railroads

This list highlights several key aspects of urbanization:

  1. Enclosure: Land consolidation led to displaced rural workers seeking jobs in urban factories.
  2. Increased factory jobs: The rise of factories drew workers to cities for employment.
  3. Improved living conditions: Although life in cities often had its challenges, urban areas offered amenities and infrastructure that could be better than rural living.
  4. Accessible transportation: The development of transportation networks, particularly railroads, facilitated the movement of people and goods, further encouraging urban growth.

The other lists either include inaccuracies (like "Decreased living conditions") or factors less directly related to the urbanization trend during this period.