New technology leads to bigger cities
in the 1800s, the united states was still a very young nation, trying to solidify its identity. the industrial revolution began in great britain, a fast
machines. the united states was slower than great britain to fully embrace the changes. yet key technological developments caused a rapid go
better farming methods and tools in the 1800s increased food production. americans were able to grow enough food for their families as well as
the expansion of cotton and the growth of textile factories in norther states produce the first wave of american industry. more people tun
support their families. thousands of immigrants to the united states also settled in or near port cities, looking for work even today, the need for
areas
as a result, cities grew in numbers of people and physical space. as more people and businesses moved in, they needed buildings for living and
city we call this process urbanization.
in 1820, the united states had only a few cities of 10,000 residents or more about seven percent of u. s. residents lived in urban areas. the numb
quickly over the next 40 years, especially in the northeast and midwest. by 1860, about 20 percent lived in cities. philadelphia and new york city w
soon reach one million residents.
the urbanization of the united states quickened due to technology improvements. without innovations in food production, the factories could not ha
1860 and continued throughout the 21st century as well. by 2007, more americans lived in or near cities than they did in rural areas.
which details are used to support the main fact in the fifth paragraph?
mentions of great britain
reasons why people move
explanation of urbanization
data about population changes