THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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They made cities seem more modern
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They efficiently used small amounts of land
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They provided a recognizable skyline
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Their use of steel benefited the steel industry
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Detailed explanation-1: -The invention of skyscrapers allowed people to utilize more space by building upward. The skyscraper was a symbol of power for the American people. It showed other countries our power and creativity. These huge towers enabled cities to grow and expand at a quicker and more efficient rate.
Detailed explanation-2: -It was, however, the refinement of the Bessemer process, first used in the United States in the 1860s, that allowed for the major advance in skyscraper construction. As steel is stronger and lighter in weight than iron, the use of a steel frame made possible the construction of truly tall buildings.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why did many working class people remain in cities even though suburbs with better living conditions were available? It was difficult to get from the suburbs to the city in time for work. They preferred to continue living in the same place. Their employers required that they live close to where they worked.