Aim How did the Industrial Revolution impact life

Aim: How did the Industrial Revolution impact life in American cities? Do Now: a) Please hand in your vocabulary homework b) Analyze the chart and answer the discussion questions. Homework: a) Begin working on review sheet, due: Friday b) Industrialization and Immigration Exam – Friday and Tuesday

1. Which city experienced the greatest increase in population from 1860 -1900? 2. Which city experienced the least growth in population from 1860 to 1900? 3. Why do you believe cities experienced such growth from 1860 -1900?

Urbanization is the growth of cities. Farmers – and – Migrants Immigrants Cities

Questions: 1. Describe the Conditions in this photo. 2. How might living in such conditions affect peoples lives? 3. Why were these individuals forced to live in these conditions?

How Urbanization Looked Poor Factory Workers Docs, Lawyers, Office workers Factory Owners Crowded & Dirty Tenements Small, but neat and clean one family houses Big & Luxurious Homes of many rooms

Negative Effects of Urbanization Housing: Neighborhoods became Tenements - crowded multislums and crime flourished family buildings

Negative Effects of Urbanization Health: Water and sanitation facilities were inadequate and led to the spread of disease Families had a limited income and led to a poor diet for families

Negative Effects of Urbanization Politics: Political Machine takes control and leads to widespread corruption Provided help to poor (money/food) in exchange for votes

Positive Effects of Urbanization New Technology: Subways, trains, and streetcars help improve transportation Gas and electricity proved lights - made streets safer New water and sewage systems Skyscrapers

Positive Effects of Urbanization Cultural Advantages: Museums, concert halls, parks, and theaters Public schools increased education New printing press led to mass production of newspapers

Positive Effects of Urbanization Community Improvements: Jane Addams- Hull House- provide education and services to the poor

Sum It Up: How did the Industrial Revolution impact life in American cities?