In 1850, for the first time in human history, which country had more people living in cities than in the countryside?
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Correct answer: Great Britain
Great Britain was the first nation to transition to a predominantly urban society. This demographic shift was a direct result of being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and the mechanization of agriculture.
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