I have choose two cities, San Francisco and Detroit. those two city seems not having similarity in our society and history of America. But there is one similarity within two cities; if Detroit begins the industrialization in economical history perspective, San Francisco begins new waves in our life and history with software and computer technology. however, in order to identity and analyze them into various ways, chronological process and base on that, events and impact on each city demonstrates how they affect on these two cities internally and externally in economic, politic, and social perspective ways. As Figure1 presents above, the size of city and population grow overall in that specific time range. one of interesting fact in Figure 1. is that Detroit city formed first than San Francisco and slowly enlarged its functionality in the city, but in 1850yr, Government 's propaganda and new social movement such as Gold Rush, California dream and free for all idea influenced on this dramatic number in our data and figure 1 as well. Figure 4. will presents how big the movement was. And …show more content…
but slowly, the growth rate in San Francisco started to decline, while Detroit city started to introduce new technology to market. In 1910, Ford presented the first moving assembly line, which influenced on U.S. economic and Social movement as well. Because of new invention in market, auto mobile company, Ford created jobs, which provided beneficial environment for worker, also centralized population in Detroit for residential service. As furthermore, this money flow and impact brought people into the city. Figure 3. shows significant impact on population; this slope of line presents how fast the city grow with population in between years, not only the size, but functionality as well. However, San Francisco city also grew as well, but not as strong and effective influence as Detroit 's
In the 16th the American colonies, governments took three courses, all based on English traditions. The colonies became a testing ground for developing governments, from which the founders drew heavily when they enlisted the United States Constitution. At the base of each colony was its charter, a written agreement between the dependency and the queen of England (or with Parliament in the case of George), which authorized its existence and set up rules of procedure. The three figures of colonial governments were: Royal Colonies, Proprietary Colonies, and Charter Colonies. I will compare and contrast two regions were known as Southerners and the New England areas.
Also the growth of many cities in the california region grew including San Francisco.
This rapid urbanization caused cities to become overcrowded and dangerous. The normal standard of living changed drastically. It was impossible to build homes as fast as people were coming in. .
Development of an area can easily affect the society of that area. The landscape influences a society. Things like airports, roads, economic status can also change society. Atlanta has been largely impacted by its airport and its economic status. Atlanta has one of the largest sex trafficking cities, and child sex trafficking is a large problem in Atlanta.
Before Industrialization, more than eighty percent of people lived in the rural areas. As people moved from the country, small towns quickly became large cities. By 1850, more people lived in cities than in rural areas. By 1920, the majority of Americans lived in cities (Hobsbawm, Industry and Empire 159). Both London and Manchester grew rapidly during this time period.
The railroad provided a growth in economy in the cities it was laid through. Such things as restaurants, hotels, lumber jobs, mining, and stores usually followed due to the increase in population. Sometimes the growth of a city was temporary and only last as long as the railroad workers were in the area. Then when the laying of the railroad moved, the growth would subside and return to its preboom population and commerce (Olsen et al. 157). However, cities such as Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado are examples of the railroad’s longer lasting effects on the growth of a city.
America’s Diverse Population In the nineteenth century, rates of immigration across the world increased. Within thirty years, over eleven million immigrants came to the United States. There were new types of people migrating than what the United States were used to seeing as well. Which made people from different backgrounds and of different race work and live in tight spaces together; causing them to be unified.
Introduction The city of San Francisco lies amidst the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Strait, California. It is the fourth most populous settlement in California and the second largest population density in the United States. San Francisco is called the pearl of the west coast. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, which lies on 43 picturesque hills.
Throughout this weeks reading on Chapter 4, we focus in on the Progressive Era and the establishment of urban America. The industrial revolution was at its peak and the United States was developing rapidly. Immigration, manufacturing output, and urban development grew faster than any other time in the nation’s history. Not only that, but scientific developments changed lives and revolutionary theories challenged traditional beliefs. As Rury suggests, “ . . .
During 1870-1890 the gilded era of growth, evolution, and corruption problems proclaimed, became the economic development “jump from farm to factory” (Foner). These promotions lead to transforming the city into a central element in America. “At the other end of the economic spectrum, the era witnessed an unprecedented accumulation of wealth. Class divisions became more and more visible. ”(Foner)
At the close of the 19th century, expeditious advancement of the municipalities was a major factor in linking and dividing the political, social, and economic lives of the American citizens. At this time, cities created the way for people of different ethnicities and backgrounds to band together by living and working together in close quarters. The constant inflow of Scandinavia, Britain, Ireland, and German immigrants generated a population that was diversified and was linked by their countries of origins universal financial quandary, social injustice, and the common goal to achieve the American Dream. Urban areas pulled in an assorted populace made up of many ethnicities from around the world. European immigrants filled America amid the late 19th century, pulled in by unrestrained stories of the great American way of life.
Between 1800 and 1850 there was a dramatic increase in population and territory growth, an ideological change within the national focus, and a fracturing in political unity. The Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican American War creates the coast to coast nation, that correlates with the population and migration increase. This westward nation complements the new national focus of westward expansion and industrialization. However, fracturing in the political landscape forms a non-unified government resulting in partisan politics and little legislation.
Miami and New York both are wonderful places to visit. New York, it is one of the most populated cities in the U.S for their large buildings and Miami is one of the state most popular vacation spots. Although there are several similarities between Miami and New York, there are many obvious differences between them in their economy, entertainment, and cultures. New York and Miami are well known for their economy. Living in Miami or New York is extremely luxurious.
Many Northern businessmen stayed in Chicago and the city grew rapidly from only real estate speculation and the realization that the city had an advantageous position which is good for the transportation network, such as, railroads and lake traffic. With the opening of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1848, it allowed shipping from the Great lake to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico through Chicago. Within the same year, the first rail lane to Chicago, the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad was completed. By the 1850’s Chicago became the nation’s major transportation hub because of the construction of railroads and it has became the home for shipping companies which used the transportation lanes to ship all over the nations. Many factories were also created during that time, most famously the harvester factory created by McCormick.
This vast movement cause rapid urbanization which resulted in the creation of large cities. The people moved to the cities in search of new life styles and jobs. And some were pushed out of their villages, for instance, Britain had a commercial