11_2_2 Rural to Urban Migration11_2_2农村向城市的迁移.pptVIP

Rural to Urban Migration What is it? The movement of people out of the country (farms) and into the city When did it Occur? 1870 to 1920 Why did it happen? Improved farming technology Fewer laborers needed to work the land New equipment meant farmers could work more efficiently What was the result? People could not find work in agriculture Laborers had to leave the farms to look for jobs in the city What is the significance/importance? Arrival of former farm workers meant plenty of labor to work in factories Countries cannot industrialize without a large labor supply (growth of industrialization) Quick Draw Create a symbol or picture to represent rural to urban migration. Use the graph below to complete worksheet: Urban to Rural Migration Rural to Urban Migration What is it? The movement of people out of the country (farms) and into the city When did it occur? 1870 to 1920 Why did it happen? Improved farming technology Fewer laborers needed to work the land New equipment meant farmers could work more efficiently What was the result? People could not find work in agriculture Laborers had to leave the farms to look for jobs in the city Why is it important? Arrival of former farm workers meant plenty of labor to work in factories Countries cannot industrialize without a large labor supply (growth of industrialization) * * RURAL URBAN Seed Drill Cotton Gin Crop Rotation *