Which of the following was an important consequence of the mass migration of Chinese peasants from north to south?
A. China's southern region underwent a rapid process of population growth and urbanization.
B. China's southern region quickly declined due to over farming and a general strain on the environment.
C. Large numbers of Chinese peasants died due to infections such as malaria.
D. Northern China experienced long years of economic depression and de-urbanization.
Answer: A
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