USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Eleven million people migrated from rural to urban areas between 1870 and 1920, and a majority of the twenty-five million immigrants who came to the United States in these same years moved into the nation’s cities. By 1920, more Americans lived in cities than in rural areas for the first time in US history.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the turn of the 20th century, just 15% of the world population lived in cities. According to the UN, the year 2007 witnessed the turning point when more than 50% of the world population were living in cities, for the first time in human history.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 1920 census marked the first time in which over 50 percent of the U.S. population was defined as urban.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. Cities grew at a rapid rate as a result.

Detailed explanation-5: -There has been a very large shift from rural living to urban living throughout the US population from 1800 through 1990. As we discuss this change, we will continue to focus on what this means for seniors and senior healthcare. In 1800, 94 percent of the US Population lived in a rural setting.