What clues does this text provide about the growth of mid-sized cities in the late 19th century and over the 20th century?

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

a. the moon was locked into orbit by the earths gravity as it was passing by and capture hypothesis i think