In 1750, less than ten percent of the people in Great Britain lived in cities. By 1900, seventy-five percent of the people lived in cities. What caused this shift in population to occur?

a lack of food and supplies in rural areas.
the establishment of new colonies overseas.
a change in the government's immigration law.
the growth of an industrial economy.

Question

In 1750, less than ten percent of the people in Great Britain lived in cities. By 1900, seventy-five percent of the people lived in cities. What caused this shift in population to occur?

a lack of food and supplies in rural areas.
the establishment of new colonies overseas.
a change in the government's immigration law.
the growth of an industrial economy.

anonymous · Answer

the growth of an industrial economy