The Movement in U

question 114

Multiple Choice

The movement in U.S.population from the farms to urban areas was caused primarily by

• A)each member of a farm family specializing in a particular set of tasks
• B)a sharp increase in farm productivity
• C)a decline in the demand for labor in urban areas
• D)a sharp decline in the demand for agricultural products
• E)increased education among married women

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