Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

COS Standard 1 Explain the transition of the US from the agrarian society to the industrial nation prior to WWI.

Published byLee Doyle Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "COS Standard 1 Explain the transition of the US from the agrarian society to the industrial nation prior to WWI."— Presentation transcript:

1 COS Standard 1 Explain the transition of the US from the agrarian society to the industrial nation prior to WWI.

2 Cities Farmers migrated to cities.
Better paying jobs Electricity Running water Plumbing Entertainment Housing and transportation change because the amount of people moving to the cities. Skyscrapers Electric trolley cars Elevated railroads

3 Classes Wealthy live in heart of city in elaborate homes.
Middle class lived away from the city. Most of the lower class lived in tenements (dark, crowded multi-family apartment).

4 Problems Crime Fire Disease Pollution

5 Fixes The political machines offers help in exchange for votes.
Other organizations offer day cares, gyms, social programs, citizenship training, bible studies, prayer meetings, medical care, English classes, recreation programs and a push for improving living conditions.

Download ppt "COS Standard 1 Explain the transition of the US from the agrarian society to the industrial nation prior to WWI."

Similar presentations

The Challenge of the Cities

The Challenge of the Cities
Changes in American Life Chapter 21, Section 1

Changes in American Life Chapter 21, Section 1
THE PROBLEMS CREATED BY GROWING CITIES

THE PROBLEMS CREATED BY GROWING CITIES
AMERICAN SOCIETY IN TRANSITION.  Demography – the study of population  An important result of industrialization was the rapid expansion of American.

AMERICAN SOCIETY IN TRANSITION.  Demography – the study of population  An important result of industrialization was the rapid expansion of American.
Mr. Ermer U.S. History Miami Beach Senior High.  1860-1900: NYC grows from 800,000 to 3.5 Mil.  Farmers and Immigrants move to cities  Rising land.

Mr. Ermer U.S. History Miami Beach Senior High.  : NYC grows from 800,000 to 3.5 Mil.  Farmers and Immigrants move to cities  Rising land.
Chapter 15 – Urban America

Chapter 15 – Urban America
Click the mouse button to display the information. Americans Migrate to the Cities The urban population of the United States grew from about 10 million.

Click the mouse button to display the information. Americans Migrate to the Cities The urban population of the United States grew from about 10 million.
6.2 Urbanization. I. Migrating to the City A.Urban population of the U.S. grew rapidly by 1900 1.Immigrants with little money found jobs here 2.Mechanization.

6.2 Urbanization. I. Migrating to the City A.Urban population of the U.S. grew rapidly by Immigrants with little money found jobs here 2.Mechanization.
Section 2 - Urbanization. Americans Migrate to the Cities Rural Americans and immigrants moved to the cities where skyscrapers and mass transit were developed.

Section 2 - Urbanization. Americans Migrate to the Cities Rural Americans and immigrants moved to the cities where skyscrapers and mass transit were developed.
New York City How do you think the lives of city dwellers in the early 1900s differed from those of people living in cities in the 1850s? There were more.

New York City How do you think the lives of city dwellers in the early 1900s differed from those of people living in cities in the 1850s? There were more.
Adjusting to Industrialization. Urbanization Cities grew along with the factories that sprang up there With all the factories in cities, there was a large.

Adjusting to Industrialization. Urbanization Cities grew along with the factories that sprang up there With all the factories in cities, there was a large.
Cities Grow & Change Changes in American Life 1880-1914 Chapter 21, Section 1.

Cities Grow & Change Changes in American Life Chapter 21, Section 1.
VUS.8a Manufacturing Centers. Immigrants in the United States  Chinese helped build the Transcontinental RR  Slavs, Italians, Poles worked in coalmines.

VUS.8a Manufacturing Centers. Immigrants in the United States  Chinese helped build the Transcontinental RR  Slavs, Italians, Poles worked in coalmines.
Chapter 6 Section 2 Urbanization

Chapter 6 Section 2 Urbanization
The urban population of the United States grew from about 10 million in 1870 to over 30 million by 1900.  New York City alone grew from 800,000 in 1860.

The urban population of the United States grew from about 10 million in 1870 to over 30 million by  New York City alone grew from 800,000 in 1860.
URBANIZATION Part 2. Americans Migrate to the City  Urban Population grew from 10 million to 30 million.  131 cities with populations of 2500 or more.

URBANIZATION Part 2. Americans Migrate to the City  Urban Population grew from 10 million to 30 million.  131 cities with populations of 2500 or more.
The Growth of Cities Reasons for Growth Location Industry Immigration Technology Migration.

The Growth of Cities Reasons for Growth Location Industry Immigration Technology Migration.
Immigration and Modern Urban Growth Chapter 20 Section 2.

Immigration and Modern Urban Growth Chapter 20 Section 2.
Section 2-Urbanization Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again.

Section 2-Urbanization Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again.
Chapter 15-1 Notes 15-1 Immigration.

Chapter 15-1 Notes 15-1 Immigration.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google