The correct answers of this question are A) foreign imperialism C) rise of industry and commerce and D) development of an intellectual class.
During the early 20th century, three causes for the emergence of large cities were foreign imperialism C) rise of industry and commerce and D) development of an intellectual class.
In the 1900s, large cities emerged in China due to a series of circumstances. One of those factors was the rise of industry and commerce. Mass production attracted many Chinese people from the country to the cities where the fabrics were. This increase the population in urban areas. The development of an intellectual class contributed to the population in the cities. More Chinese people were interested in better education to get better living conditions. Foreign imperialism was the last factor that impacted larger cities.