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What factors contributed most to declining crop prices and increasing rural proverty in 1890s?
Overproduction in the 1890s contributed to the decline in the crop prices that led to the increase in the rural poverty.
What groups of people went to work in factories during the second industrial revolution?
Immigrants and rural Americans who came to the cities to earn a living. (I think that's right. This is the answer I wrote...)
What combination of factors attracted rural Americans as well as immigrants to cities in the US?
Rural Americans and immigrants were drawn to cities in the U.S. due to the promise of better economic opportunities, such as jobs in factories and service industries. Urban areas offered access to amenities and services, including education, healthcare, and social networks, which were often lacking in rural settings. Additionally, the allure of a modern lifestyle and the possibility of upward mobility contributed to the migration towards cities during periods of industrialization.
What important role did advanced farming technologies play in causing Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
They reduced the need for farmers in rural areas, forcing rural families to move to cities.
Cities grew slowly during the early nineteenth century because people were reluctant to abandon farming and a familiar lifestyle?
Cities grew slowly because their way of life was so unfamiliar to 19th century Americans. They were well established in a rural economy.
Midwestern cities such as Chicago Illinois drew migrants from what region in the 1890s?
Rural west
Did many former slaves migrate to cities?
Yes, many former slaves did migrate to cities after emancipation seeking economic opportunities and freedom from rural isolation. Cities offered a chance for independence, employment, and community support that was often lacking in rural areas.
One of the effects of the mechanization of farming methods was?
the migration of rural Americans to cities
What factors contributed most to declining crop prices and increasing rural proverty in 1890s?
Overproduction in the 1890s contributed to the decline in the crop prices that led to the increase in the rural poverty.
How are Chinas rural and urban areas changing?
In China, rural areas are experiencing rapid urbanization as people migrate to cities in search of better economic opportunities. This has led to depopulation in rural areas and increased urbanization and population growth in cities. The government is working on policies to support rural development and bridge the gap between urban and rural areas.
Why did many former slaves migrate to citites?
Many former slaves migrated to cities seeking economic opportunities, better living conditions, and the chance to escape discrimination and violence in rural areas. Cities provided access to jobs, education, and social services that were not readily available in rural areas.
Do most Americans live in rural or urban areas?
In Mexico? Most of them live on cities (78%)
What groups of people went to work in factories during the second industrial revolution?
Immigrants and rural Americans who came to the cities to earn a living. (I think that's right. This is the answer I wrote...)
Why was formal education more important for urban Americans than rural Americans?
Most higher-paying jobs in the cities required a formal education.
Third political party that emerged in the 1890s to express rural grievances?
The Populists
What was the first census year that showed more Americans living in towns and cities than rural areas?
1920
Did the census of 1920 show that more Americans lived in rural areas than in towns and cities?
No, the census of 1920 showed that for the first time in U.S. history, more Americans lived in urban areas than in rural areas. The shift from rural to urban living reflected the ongoing industrialization and urbanization of the country.
