Social Studies

Nora Nichols

23 September, 17:30

Use the information to answer the question.

In 1900, roughly 85 percent of Georgia's population lived in rural areas.

There was a steady decrease over the years so that by the 2000s, that

number had dropped to about 25 percent.

What factor caused this change?

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A. Electricity to power irrigation for agriculture was expensive.

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B. The Agricultural Adjustment Act provided jobs in cities.

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C. Agriculture became less profitable in the state.

D. The demand for agricultural labor declined.