In the space of just 40 years, the majority of Americans packed their bags for a new life in the city. So what brought on this seismic shift from rural to urban dwelling? And what was the fallout?

Originally released by Makematic, 2021. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 19, 2021.

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