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Industrialization created large. C.I.T.I.E.S. C. Cities grow rapidly. At the founding in 1787, only about 5% of Americans lived in cities By 1900, it was 50% Today, it is about 80%. I. Immigrants flood to cities. Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants were the main groups. T.
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Industrialization created large C.I.T.I.E.S.
C. Cities grow rapidly • At the founding in 1787, only about 5% of Americans lived in cities • By 1900, it was 50% • Today, it is about 80%
I. Immigrants flood to cities • Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants were the main groups
T. Transportation: subways and trolley • The first subway in U.S. : Boston in 1897
I. Industrial growth • Industrial growth fueled urbanization • Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, and Pittsburgh were major manufacturing centers
E. Extra services: sewer/water • Mass of people meant services were needed • New York’s sewer system dates from 1850
S. Slums and tenements • Slums: overcrowded and rundown living areas in a city • Tenements: apartment buildings built for immigrants that were often overcrowded and a fire hazard