History of North America

What was a result of the growth and development large American cities?

Result of the growth and development of large American cities:

- Increased immigration from Europe and other countries

- Overcrowding and poor sanitation

- Development of new forms of transportation, such as streetcars and subways

- Construction of skyscrapers

- Emergence of new social classes, such as the middle class and the working class

- Increased political and economic power of cities

- Rise of social and political reform movements

- Improvements in public health and education

- Development of new cultural institutions, such as museums, theaters, and libraries