How is urbanization in the first half of the nineteenth century best described?

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Urbanization in the first half of the nineteenth century was directly tied to industrialization, as rural populations migrated to cities in search of work in factories and other industries. This was true for both Great Britain and the Continent, as well as other parts of the world. While urbanization in Russia did increase during this period, it did not reach 50 percent of the population until after 1900.

How Is Urbanization in the First Half of the Nineteenth