The movement in U.S.population from the farms to urban areas was caused primarily by
A)each member of a farm family specializing in a particular set of tasks
B)a sharp increase in farm productivity
C)a decline in the demand for labor in urban areas
D)a sharp decline in the demand for agricultural products
E)increased education among married women

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The increase in farm productivity allowed fewer people to produce more goods, leading to a decline in the need for labor on farms. This, along with the lure of job opportunities in urban areas, caused the movement from farms to urban areas.

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