What was the primary 'pull factor' that drove the massive migration of people from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Revolution?
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Correct answer: The promise of employment in new factories and mills
The centralization of industry created a high demand for labor in urban areas. Displaced farmers and laborers moved to cities seeking consistent wages in the textile, iron, and coal industries.
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