WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE
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Urbanization
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Americanization
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Industrialization
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Rapid City Growth
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Detailed explanation-1: -The industrialization of the late 19th century brought on rapid urbanization. The increasing factory businesses created many more job opportunities in cities and people began to flock from rural areas to large urban locations. Minorities and immigrants increased these numbers.
Detailed explanation-2: -One important result of industrialization and immigration was the growth of cities, a process known as urbanization. Commonly, factories were located near urban areas. These businesses attracted immigrants and people moving from rural areas who were looking for employment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Positive effects of urbanization: increased transportation (railroads/trollies), utility advancements (electricity, plumbing, telephones), buildings (with steel), more leisurely lifestyle (parks etc.)