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In the 18th century, the population of 11 cities in Britain doubled. What was/were the reason(s)?

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Peasants lost their lands and moved to towns in search of jobs.
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The new machines fascinated people, they wanted to learn the new technologies.
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With better technologies, the production increased and the people had to take care of the goods.
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The people were fascinated by city life.
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The correct option is A Peasants lost their lands and moved to towns in search of jobs.
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Britain experienced an agricultural revolution. Small farms were taken over by landlords and used for the production of food. Peasants lost their lands and started moving to towns in search of jobs. Thus, the population doubled in 11 towns between 1750 and 1800. Since London was the hub of markets, the city saw the maximum population growth.

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