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7  Explain the technological developments that made the growth of cities possible.  Analyze problems that were caused by mass urbanization during the Industrial Revolution time period in the U.S.

8 I. Migration to Cities A. Causes: 1. Immigrants 2. Rural to Urban Migration *What are some push & pull factors leading to this change?

9 II. New City Environments A. Skyscrapers 1. Material Improvements a. reinforced concrete b. steel beams 2. Designers a. Frank Loyd Wright b. Louie Sullivan B. Mass Transit 1. Cable Cars (SF) 2. Electric Trolley 3. Subways

10  a. Frank Lloyd Wright.  b.Potter Palmer.  c.Louis Sullivan.  d.Frank J. Sprague.

11  a. trolley cars.  b.tunnels.  c.overpasses.  d.subway systems.

12 III. Separation by Class A. High Society -American Castles B. Middle-Class Gentility -streetcar suburbs C. Working Class - tenements–dark and crowded multi-family apartments

13  a. tenement system.  b.middle class.  c.agricultural system.  d.political machine.

14 IV. Urban Problems A. Crime B. Disease C. Nativism D. Child Labor E. Pollution

15 V. Corrupt Urban Politics A. Political Machines ex: “Tammany Hall” B. Party Bosses 1. George Plunkitt 2. William “Boss” Tweed C. Graft - gaining money dishonestly through political means.

16  a.Thomas Pendergast  b.Cornelius Vanderbilt  c.George Plunkitt  d.Zalmen Yoffeh

17  a.Tammany Hall  b.Tammany Tweed  c.Thomas Pendergast Machine  d.William M. Tweed Hall

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