Urban Growth and Challenges During Industrialization

The video explores the impact of industrialization on city growth, focusing on urbanization, migration, and transportation. It discusses the development of skyscrapers and specialized city areas, as well as the challenges of tenement housing, fire hazards, and diseases. The lesson concludes with a recap of the key points covered.

What was a major factor that contributed to the shift from rural to urban living during industrialization?

• Rise in rural population

• Growth of transportation systems

• Decline in factory jobs

• Increased agricultural opportunities

Which group of people moved to cities in search of safety and work after Reconstruction?

• European immigrants

• African Americans

• Asian settlers

• Native Americans

What was a major reason for the decline in farm labor during industrialization?

• Increased demand for farm products

• Introduction of new farm machinery

• Rise in rural population

• Decrease in urban job opportunities

What innovation allowed people to live outside the city and commute to work?

• Public transportation systems

• Bicycles

• Steam engines

• Horse-drawn carriages

What was a key material used in the construction of skyscrapers?

• Concrete

• Bessemer steel girders

• Wood

• Brick

What type of housing was built to accommodate the influx of urban workers?

• Single-family homes

• Mansions

• Luxury apartments

• Tenements

What was a significant danger in densely packed urban areas?

• Fires

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Tornadoes

Which epidemic disease was prevalent in crowded tenement conditions?

• Yellow fever

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Measles

What was a common consequence of overcrowding in urban tenements?

• Decline in living conditions

• Expansion of rural areas

• Increased green spaces

• Improved living conditions

What was the estimated damage cost of the Great Chicago Fire in today's terms?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion