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CLEP US History II

Category - Demographic Trends

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What was the primary cause of the boom in migration to U.S. urban centers between 1880 and 1900?
  1. Better schools
  2. Lack of a U.S. military engagement that drafted servicemen
  3. Second Industrial Revolution
  4. Lower taxes
  5. Access to modern conveniences not available in rural areas
Explanation
Answer: C - The Second Industrial Revolution (or Technological Revolution) created many new jobs in manufacturing centers located in urban areas like New York and Chicago. Many Americans moved inward due to the greater availability of work. One advantage to working for a large company or corporation in an urban center (rather than on a family farm or in a small local company) was the possibility of advancing in the ranks to positions of mid-level management, which afforded workers a comfortable living.
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