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Ch. 7.2
Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
+Technology boom in the 19th century. 1790- 19% of people lived in country sides. in 1990, three out of four people lived in the cities. Immigrants often lived in cit
Ch. 8.1:
-What advances in science and technology help solve urban problems?
Skyscrapers-so people would have more room in cities build verically instead of horizontally, electric streetcars-to get rid of horses, and Central Park-beautifying the city a
5.2
Homested act:
-any person got 160 acres free
-weather,nativea americans,animals was a mojor hardace for the prarie people
-lots of dept for farmers,railroads
5.3
Who were the Populists and what did they believe in?
Mary Elizibeth was a big help t
Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
Technology in the 19th century. Inventions of the steel plow and reaper.
What problems did cities face due to the rapid increase in population?
Very crowded from all the people m
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Ch. 7.2
Why did cities grow so quickly in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
new technology.
What problems did cities fact due to the rapid increase in population?
population skyrocketed. government problems needed s
Ch. 7.1:
Push and Pull Factors
Why did immigrants come to the US?
By the promise of better life (Pull)
Escape difficult conditions-famine, land shortages, or religious and political persecution (Push)
Where did immigrants come from?
Western and northern Eu
