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Cities changed because of new immigrants arriving in cities trying to find new work and job opportunities, since there was new machines replacing farmers they would move from more rural areas to cities, and after the civil war African Americans left the south and went to the North for a better life. Around 12 million immigrants came to the United States from 1865-1900, looking for jobs and opportunities for better lives.
These changes led to negative effects like, Housing shortages - crowded apartment buildings with poor standards of sanitation, safety, and comfort. Transportation –struggled to keep up with growth. Crowding and pollution – cities were not ready to deal with such rapid population growth. Heating, lighting, sanitation and medical care were poor or nonexistent, and millions died from preventable disease. Factories and new transportation like trains and cars using gasoline caused pollution. Waste and garbage: Many people simply dumped their trash in the streets. Removal was a challenge and many cities did not have sanitation or trash pickup. Fires were very common. Cities lacked fire departments and often times ladders were not tall enough to reach the new, tall buildings.
Cities underwent significant transformations due to the influx of new immigrants seeking employment and better opportunities. As technological advancements replaced farmers in rural areas, individuals migrated from these regions to urban centers. Additionally, African Americans relocated from the South to the North after the Civil War in search of improved living conditions. Approximately 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1865 and 1900, driven by the desire for jobs and a brighter future.
However, these changes also brought about negative consequences. Housing shortages became prevalent, resulting in crowded apartment buildings that lacked proper sanitation, safety measures, and comfort. Transportation systems struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth, leading to congestion and inadequate resources. Cities were ill-prepared to handle the sudden population increase, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and insufficient infrastructure for basic necessities like heating, lighting, sanitation, and medical care. The lack of proper waste management resulted in trash being discarded in the streets, posing a challenge for removal. Moreover, inadequate fire departments and short ladders hindered firefighting efforts, making fires a frequent occurrence, especially in the newly constructed tall buildings.