Question:
The word “drawing” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________.
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Answer A
Information in the article: “It was not until after 1823, after the mechanization of the spinning and weaving industries, that cities started drawing young people away from farms. Such migration was particularly rapid following the Civil War (1861-1865).”
It was not until after 1823, after the mechanization of the spinning and weaving industries, that the cities began to attract young people to leave the farm. Such migration was especially rapid after the Civil War (1861-1865).
Hence: drawing ~ attract
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