You're probably right; I'm sure there were many different reasons for urban migration. And yes, undoubtedly safer. I don't have a source handy, but I remember

You're probably right; I'm sure there were many different reasons for urban migration. And yes, undoubtedly safer. I don't have a source handy, but I remember reading that for farmers who didn't own their land, it was really difficult when bad weather ruined the crop and you couldn't make rent as a result, not to mention the fact that you didn't have food that season either. That's what I was referring to.