Ch. 7.2
Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
Because many people came there from overseas to work, there were plenty of jobs because of new technology, also new technology got rid of some farming jobs so they came to the city to work.
What problems did cities face due to the rapid increase in population?
There wasn't enough living space and it was very unsanitary.
What did some people do to try to help the bad situation in the cities?
Some groups built shelters for people living in bad conditions.
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