USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The rapid growth of cities caused which problem?
A
too many cats
B
rat problems
C
shortage of housing
D
noisy neighbors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the major health problems resulting from urbanization include poor nutrition, pollution-related health conditions and communicable diseases, poor sanitation and housing conditions, and related health conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many factors for housing problem, such as population growth, land supply, economy, interest rate, employment opportunity, income level, availability of finance, capacity of the construction industry, government regulations and policies, property taxes and fees, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Urban Housing shortage exists due to a big gap between demand and availability of housing in the cities, both in terms of number and quality. As per the technical study conducted by MHUPA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation), the urban housing shortage in India is currently estimated at  19 mn.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Cities grew because industrial factories required large workforces and workers and their families needed places to live near their jobs. Factories and cities attracted millions of immigrants looking for work and a better life in the United States.”

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