Question

Which statement best describes the relationship between the industrial revolution and urbanization in Great Britain?

Answer 1

The industrial revolution sped up the process of urbanization  <span />

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) the Industrial Revolution sped up the process of urbanization.

The other options of the question were A) the Industrial Revolution ended the process of urbanization. B) the Industrial Revolution began the process of urbanization. D) the Industrial Revolution slowed down the process of urbanization.

The statement that best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and urbanization in Great Britain is "the Industrial Revolution sped up the process of urbanization."

What happened during the Industrial Revolution in England was that people that lived in the rural areas of the country moved to the larger cities where the manufacturing plants were located. The emigrated to these places to work in the fabrics where the companies needed extra hands to operate the machines. This accelerated urbanization because thousands of more people arrive and live in overcrowded spaces. New constructions and roads had to be developed to attend this urbanization process.