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What condition most contributed to disease spreading in tenements in the early 1900s?
What condition most contributed to disease spreading in tenements in the early 1900s?
inadequate sanitation
Which of the following best defines urbanization?
Which of the following best defines urbanization?
How did the growth of cities create problems for the working poor?
How did the growth of cities create problems for the working poor?
People had to live and work in crowded areas.
Many tenement apartments in the early 1900s had?
Many tenement apartments in the early 1900s had?
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Which is a service industry job that a middle-class person most likely would have had in the early 1900s?
Which is a service industry job that a middle-class person most likely would have had in the early 1900s?
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Which reason best explains why urbanization happened in the United States in the late 1800s?
Which reason best explains why urbanization happened in the United States in the late 1800s?
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How did railroads affect cities during the Second Industrial Revolution?
How did railroads affect cities during the Second Industrial Revolution?
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Throughout the 1800s, urban areas in the United States?
Throughout the 1800s, urban areas in the United States?
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In the late 1800s, what attracted farm workers from rural areas to the cities?
In the late 1800s, what attracted farm workers from rural areas to the cities?
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Which of the following was a major effect of urbanization?
Which of the following was a major effect of urbanization?
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Study Notes
Urbanization in America
- Inadequate sanitation in tenements contributed significantly to the spread of diseases in the early 1900s.
- Urbanization is defined as the growth and expansion of cities.
- The rapid growth of cities led to overcrowded living and working conditions for the working poor.
- Many tenement apartments were poorly designed, often featuring few windows and inadequate ventilation.
- Common service industry jobs for middle-class individuals in the early 1900s included positions such as bank clerks.
- Urbanization in the late 1800s was primarily driven by the availability of jobs and opportunities in cities.
- The expansion of railroads during the Second Industrial Revolution facilitated urban growth by enabling efficient transportation of goods and raw materials.
- Throughout the 1800s, urban areas in the U.S. experienced significant growth as populations moved away from rural areas.
- Farm workers were attracted to cities in the late 1800s by employment opportunities and cultural experiences.
- A major consequence of urbanization was the growth of the middle class within urban environments.
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This quiz explores the phenomenon of urbanization in America, particularly during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It delves into the effects of rapid urban growth, including housing conditions, job opportunities, and the impact of industrialization. Test your knowledge on the challenges faced by urban populations and the factors driving migration to cities.
