Question

The graph shows the population of Manchester, England.

Line graph showing the population in thousands for Manchester from 1801 to 1901. In 1801, the population was under 100,000. In 1851, the population was 300,000. In 1901, the population was almost 700,000.

What development most likely explains the information in this chart?

People moved to Manchester from London.
People moved to Manchester from rural areas.
People moved to Manchester for farming jobs.
People moved to Manchester for safe housing.

Answer 1

Between 1801 and 1851, Manchester's population increased by about

✔ 200,000

.

In the 1800s, Manchester's population increased because people were moving from

✔ rural

areas to

✔ urban

areas.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

people moved to Manchester from rural areas