Rural Population of
the United States
Decade Percentage
1820
93%
1830
91%
1840
89%
1850
85%
1860
80%
1870
74%
1880
72%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Which factor accounts for this trend?
F The Second Great Awakening motivated people to join reform movements.
G Manifest Destiny inspired many people to become homesteaders.
H Jacksonian Democracy allowed more people to vote in elections.
J The Industrial Revolution encouraged people to pursue jobs in cities.