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Q: What were the causes of the rapid growth of cities in the United states at the turn of the twentieth century?
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Which following experienced a major revolution in the twentieth century?

Forced relocation to northern cities.


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What were the consequences of rapid population growth in the twentieth century?

migration to Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand an increase in the use of coal the growth of cities


What were characteristics of large American cities in the early twentieth century?

Large American cities in the early twentieth century had distinguishable characteristics from other towns throughout the country. These cities often lacked farms which were replaced with industrial facilities. Store fronts lined the roadways, saloons could often be found only in these cities, and crime was high in these areas.


All were effects of racism experienced by African Americans at the turn of the twentieth century except?

forced relocation to northern cities


His group wrote about corrupt politicians who stole tax money and ignored problems in the big cities.?

That could describe so many cities and politicians all over the world over many centuries. You may be referring to 'muckrakers', a form of journalism that emerged in the US at the beginning of the twentieth century.


How did agricultural begin to grow in the early twentieth century?

It grew long before the 20th century. Agriculture gave man the means to establish towns that turned into cities because they didn't need to follow herds of animals to eat. With cities/towns came government, art, religion, and other needs of civilization.


What do you think happened to the population of the big cities during the twentieth century?

I think what happened was that the population would build up because it was a big city and there was wars going on in the east part of Europe.


What has the author Lawrence R Velvel written?

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Which cities are also known as Stumptown?

Stumptown is a nickname for several places in the United States. The cities Whitefish, Matthews and Guerneville were originally named Stumptown in the 19th century.


What group wrote about Corrupt politicians who stole money and ignored problems in the big cities?

That could describe so many cities and politicians all over the world over many centuries. You may be referring to 'muckrakers', a form of journalism that emerged in the US at the beginning of the twentieth century.


Why did the cities in the united States grow rapidly in the decades following the civil war?

The technological boom in the 19th century contributed to the growing industrial strength of the United States. The result was rapid Urbanization, or growth of cities mostly in the regions of the Northeast and Midwest.