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Why was there so much poor housing in the towns and cities in the 19th century?
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∙ 11y ago
because they couldnt afford it
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What was the average wage in the 19th century?
in the late 19th century a farm labourer would be getting about 1 pound per week in the mid 19th century a bit less than that an officer, say Captain, in the British Army in 1830 was paid around 7 pounds a week
What was the most important economic development in the 19th century?
The creation of Factories
6000 rubles in late 19th century is worth how many dollars today?
6
In the first half of the 19th century what was the economic specialty of the South?
Plantation farming **farming
Trace the historical development of economics from 19th century till date?
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Why did towns and cities grow bigger in the 19th century?
Towns and cities grew bigger in the 19th century due to industrialization, which led to increased job opportunities in urban areas. This attracted people from rural areas seeking employment, resulting in population growth. Additionally, improved transportation infrastructure made it easier for people to move to and within cities.
What was housing in towns in the 19th century like?
the houses were very comfortable houses, but for the servants were in cramped corners of the houses. they often stayed in the attics
Cities in the late 19th century expanded with the development of what?
skyscrapers
What were the characteristics and functions of the western cow towns which emerged in the late 19Th century?
One of the functions of the western cow towns in the 19th century was a transportation hub. They also functioned as a place for people to buy merchandise and seek entertainment. The characteristics of the cow towns were that they had saloons, motels, and grocery stores.
What towns did not experience growth because of ranching and western expansion of the US in the 19th century?
Abilene kansas
The growth of cities in the late 19th century was cause in part by the?
expansion of industry and immagration
Why were cities able to expand their geographic areas in the late 19th century?
Mass transit.
Why was it necessary to start a social reform movement in the cities during the late 19th century?
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Where did Slavic settle in the US in the 19th century?
Midwest cities like Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Chicago
Which city was originally two medieval cities Gradec and Kaptol which merged in the 19th century?
Zagreb
Which trend caused progressive to work for urban reform in the 19th century?
The rapid growth of cities.
What effects did the migration from rural area to cities in the late 19th century have on urban society?
industrialization
