Changes in 19th-century America

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America's urban history, United States, city growth, industrialization, migration, 19th century

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Urbanization and urban growth in the United States between 1820 and 1920 were influenced by a combination of social, economic, and technological factors. First of all, the 19th century witnessed a rapid shift from agrarian-based economies to industrial ones, leading to the growth of factories and manufacturing in urban areas. (...)

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[...] Changes in 19th-century America I. Nineteenth century cities in the United States: city growth and industrialization What factors explain urbanization and urban growth between 1820 and 1920? Urbanization and urban growth in the United States between 1820 and 1920 were influenced by a combination of social, economic, and technological factors. First of all, the 19th century witnessed a rapid shift from agrarian-based economies to industrial ones, leading to the growth of factories and manufacturing in urban areas. This drew people to cities in search of employment opportunities. [...]

[...] The poor were placed near central ghettos, where they often faced crowded and challenging living conditions, as they tried to build new lives in a foreign land. II. Listening type of home / tenement / walk in closet / brewed / warehouses / an architect drastic table / equation/ swallowed 1. industries and real estate square feet 3. a type of multi-unit apartment building and the tenement was a rental apartment or more families 5. in the rooms but also in the kitchen the were beds, and on a couch 6. they were stuffy and dark 7. [...]

[...] How were larger cities transformed in the 19th century? In the nineteenth century, larger cities underwent profound transformations due to industrialization, urbanization, and technological advances. These cities experienced significant population growth as people moved from rural areas in search of employment opportunities. Infrastructure development, urban planning, and the expansion of transportation networks were essential to accommodate the growing urban populations. Cultural and educational institutions flourished in cities, enriching the lives of their residents, and diverse immigrant communities contributed to the cultural fabric of urban areas. [...]