Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies one of the causes of the rise of urbanization in the United States during the late nineteen and early twentieth centuries?
A)Caroline,a widow,left her rural town seeking a greater sense of community in a bigger city.
B)Martha was dissatisfied with the education that her children were getting at their backwoods one-room schoolhouse,so she moved her family to a city with an improved school system.
C)Toby,the son of former slaves,hoped to find employment and tolerance in the North.
D)William and his family were tired of feeling isolated in their rural town,so they moved to a city where they would have many close neighbors.

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Toby's desire to find employment and tolerance in the North exemplifies one of the causes of the rise of urbanization in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which was economic opportunities in urban areas. Many African Americans, like Toby, fled the racism and violence of the South to seek better lives in the North's industrial cities. This trend contributed to the dramatic growth of cities during this period. The other choices do not best exemplify the causes of urbanization, as they focus on individual desires for community, better education, and social connections.

Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies One of the Causes