Industrialization created large C.I.T.I.E.S. Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
C.C. Cities grow rapidly At the founding in 1787, only about 5% of Americans lived in cities By 1900, it was 50% Today, it is about 80% Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
I.I. Immigrants flood to cities Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants were the main groups Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
T.T. Transportation: subways and trolley The first subway in U.S. : Boston in 1897 Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
I.I. Industrial growth Industrial growth fueled urbanization Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, and Pittsburgh were major manufacturing centers Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
E.E. Extra services: sewer/water Mass of people meant services were needed New York’s sewer system dates from 1850 Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?
S.S. Slums and tenements Slums: overcrowded and rundown living areas in a city Tenements: apartment buildings built for immigrants that were often overcrowded and a fire hazard Chapter 1: An Age More Golden than Gilded?