Rural to Urban Migration
Before the Industrial Revolution, most Europeans—and most of the world—lived on small farms in rural areas. By the mid-1800s, half the people in England lived in cities, and by 1900 this change had spread throughout much of Europe. Population migration from rural to urban settings is a defining feature of the Industrial Revolution. Why Cities? • Factory work made it necessary for many workers to be in one place. • New goods brought the need for new market centers. Often, these were located on waterways for ease of transportation.• The emerging banking and commercial industries developed their own centers. Towns, cities etc. In-text: (Csun.edu, 2018)