Urbanization Immigrants moved to the cities this produced urbanization: rapid growth of cities People also moving from the country to cities.

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Urbanization Immigrants moved to the cities this produced urbanization: rapid growth of cities People also moving from the country to cities

Urbanization problems Housing Row housing-houses built so that they are connected and share walls Dumbbell houses-housing that is shaped like a dumbbell (includes air vents in the middle) People use air vents to dump sewage Crime increases

Sanitation Need clean drinking water Trash is in the street Not uncommon to see a dead horse in the street Children play in the street Start insisting on indoor plumbing

Fires Water shortage, houses built together and made of wood=big chance for a fire Both Chicago and San Francisco had huge devastating fires

Reform movements Settlement houses-community centers in slums that provide assistance, especially to immigrants. Provided: educational, cultural, and social services Jane Addams founded Hull house in Chicago An important settlement house.