How did the migration of Qing peasants differ from the migration of workers in Britain?
A) Qing peasants migrated to the large coastal cities to take part in trade; British agrarian labor moved to the interior of the island.
B) Qing peasants were encouraged by the government to migrate westward to secure the frontiers; British agrarian labor moved to cities for factory jobs.
C) British agrarian labor voluntarily moved to newly enclosed lands; the movement of Qing peasants was state sponsored.
D) British rural workers moved to work in more profitable agricultural jobs in Australia; the movement of Qing peasants was internal.

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Qing peasants were encouraged by the government to migrate westward to secure the frontiers, while British agrarian labor moved to cities for factory jobs due to the Industrial Revolution. This reflects the different economic and political strategies of the two regions during their respective periods.

How Did the Migration of Qing Peasants Differ from the Migration