WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the main cause of the process of urbanization that occurred in 19th century Britain and elsewhere in western Europe?
A
poor crop yields
B
industrialization
C
improved living conditions in cities
D
more efficient transportation systems
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Industrialization led to the creation of the factory, and the factory system contributed to the growth of urban areas as large numbers of workers migrated into the cities in search of work in the factories. In England and Wales, the proportion of the population living in cities jumped from 17% in 1801 to 72% in 1891.

Detailed explanation-2: -This new urbanization occurred in a context where the share of the labor force in agriculture fell dramatically and the share in manufacturing and services increased. As laborers sought new employment, they turned to cities and towns where manufacturing and services were located.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two causes of urbanisation are natural population increase and rural to urban migration. Urbanisation affects all sizes of settlements from small villages to towns to cities, leading up to the growth of mega-cities which have more than ten million people.

Detailed explanation-4: -It made the population grow faster than the housing supply. What was the main cause of the process of urbanization that occurred in 19th Century Britain and elsewhere in Western Europe? Created new jobs in factories. What impact did technological advances have on industry?

Detailed explanation-5: -Industrialisation creates job opportunities. People migrate to industrial hubs to get these jobs. When more people start living in an area, there arises need to develop better facilities. Together, this process leads to urbanisation.

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