13.2 America's Urban Transformation

Front

What did cities offer that attracted people from rural areas? Museums, Libraries, Theaters, All of the above

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All of the above

Front

By 1900, how many urban areas with populations over 2,500 were there in the United States?

Back

1,700

Front

Fill in the blank: After the Civil War, the United States changed from a rural nation to a(n) ______ nation.

Back

Urban

Front

What was the population of New York City in 1860?

Back

800,000

Front

What was one reason farmers moved to cities?

Back

Better-paying jobs

Front

Fill in the blank: The new, modern cities developed skyscrapers, public transportation systems, and neighborhoods divided by ______.

Back

Social class

Front

What was the main reason immigrants settled in cities in the late 1800s?

Back

To obtain higher-paying jobs

Front

The boundaries between neighborhoods in growing cities can still be seen in many American cities today. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What was a major consequence of improper sewage disposal in the 1870s?

Back

Epidemics of typhoid fever and cholera

Front

What was one of the roles of domestic servants in the late 1800s?

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Enduring long hours, low wages, and social isolation