Urbanisation in developed countries Flashcards
1
Q
What was the main cause of urbanisation in developed countries
A
industrialisation
2
Q
When did the urbanisation occur
A
In the 19th century during the agricultural and industrial revolutions
3
Q
Why did the urbanisation occur
A
- Mechanisation of farming
- Large farming estates were enclosing their land which meant that poor villagers had less money to support themselves
- Rise of factory jobs as countries industrialised
4
Q
Large farming estates were enclosing their land which meant that poor villagers had less money to support themselves. What was this due to?
A
The enclosure act
5
Q
UK towns grew by 10% between what years
A
1830 and 1890
6
Q
How many years ago did urbanisation in Developed countries slow down
A
50
7
Q
In the past 50 years why have people moved to cities in developed countries
A
pull factors of the cities
8
Q
What are the pull factors of a city
A
- Often provide better facilities than rural areas (especially for younger people)
- There are also more jobs available in urban areas
