chapter 15 section 2: Critical thinking 5

What effects did the migration from rural areas to the cities in the late 19th century have on urban society?

· Why people moved to cities
· The problems caused by rapid urban growth
· The differences in the experience of whites and blacks

In the late 19ths century, many people moved to the cities of America. This caused certain effects to happen on society. People moved to the city because of the jobs. Factories and companies offered jobs that required no skills to these people. Also in the city, property was less costly. Sometimes several families lived in a one family building to save money for other things.
Another impact was caused by rapid growth and overcrowding in cities. In the city, there was no way of disposing of garbage and waste, so people dumped it out on the streets. There were even dead animals on the street and they were just left there. Another thing was waster supplement. With the more people coming to the cities, it was harder and harder to supply good drinking water. Some places started to introduce piped water and filtration. However, the supply could not keep up with the demand.
Many black people were also in the city. These men and women moved from the discriminatory south to the north to find better jobs. White people still got better jobs