Title: Urbanization in America for kids: Causes, Effects and Benefits ***
Headings: Urbanization in America
Urbanization in America
Content: Rapid growth and lack of planning led to inadequate basic facilities and services
Effects of Urbanization in America: Pollution and poor sanitation led to deadly epidemics in the towns an cities. A major reason for the rise of the Conservation Movement. Effects of Urbanization in America: Separation by class and neighborhoods
Effects of Urbanization in America: High levels of congestion alleviated by new transportation systems
Effects of Urbanization in America: Urban sprawl - the movement to more rural areas outside the central city areas
Effects of Urbanization in America: Rise in crime due to poverty and lack of control
Effects of Urbanization in America: Machine Politics in cities based on bribery, corruption and unfair business practices
Effects of Urbanization in America: Rise in Nativism in America (anti-immigration) and resentment towards immigrants
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