During the industrial revolution, young men and women left rural areas in large numbers to move to big cities. This movement was explained by the many jobs available in cities compared to the few jobs available in rural areas. This phenomena is best explained by:

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The Push-Pull Theory best explains this phenomenon, as it suggests that people are pushed from their homes by negative factors (e.g., lack of jobs in rural areas) and pulled to new locations by positive factors (e.g., many jobs available in cities).

During the Industrial Revolution, Young Men and Women Left Rural