Explain the factors for the rapid growth of urban centres in Europe.
Answer:
- Establishment of industries which attracted both skilled and unskilled labourers thus
increasing population.
- The enclosure system of farming created a class of landless people who migrated to urban centres increasing their population hence urbanization.
- Expansion of transport and communication made people’s livelihood better and this led to permanent settlements that led to growth of urban centres.
- Availability of capital for investment by many entrepreneurs enabled
them to take part in trading activities hence rapid growth of trading centres to towns.
- Existence of entrepreneurs who were willing to invest their surplus capital attracted them to trade which eventually led to the growth of urban centres.