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New inventions, technology and industrial growth brought more and more people to the cities. Immigration contributed also.

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What the growth in major cities by the turn of the 20th century?

By the turn of the 20th century, major cities experienced significant growth due to industrialization, urbanization, and immigration. Rapid industrial development attracted workers to urban areas, leading to population booms in cities like New York, Chicago, and London. This urban growth also spurred advancements in infrastructure, such as transportation and sanitation, but often resulted in overcrowded living conditions and social challenges. Overall, these dynamics shaped the modern urban landscape and set the stage for continued growth in the 20th century.


What early 20th century invention helped people move to the suburbs from the cities in later half of the 20th century?

the automobile


What describes the majority of immigrants at the turn of the 20th century?

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What were some of the factors that challenged the growth of large American cities beginning in the middle of the 20TH Century?

There were a few factor that challenged the growth of American cities in the middle of the 20th Century. One factor was the automobile. People now could drive to places outside of the main US cities. Thus, manufacturing began to leave major population centers (the big cities ) Also, as transportation costs began to lower, the advantage that the large cities had being close to waterways was cut. In addition, air conditioning made moves by factories to warmer places and employees happen more often. As a result of these factors, most of the largest cities saw a decline in population.


What problems that exist at the turn of the 20th century have been fixed?

The growth in immigrants coming to the USA.