Historians Attribute the Massive Population Growth of European Cities in the Mid-Nineteenth

question 17

Multiple Choice

Historians attribute the massive population growth of European cities in the mid-nineteenth century to

• A) a natural increase in population resulting from technology-driven advances in agricultural productivity and manufacturing.
• B) massive rural emigration, as overpopulation on the land made agriculture an unsustainable way of life for many people.
• C) the improved standard of living created by the steadier employment and shorter hours of factory work.
• D) technology-driven amenities such as police patrols, street lighting, waste disposal, and other social services.

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