Social Developments: Population Changes from 1890-1920 Flashcards
Which part of the USA was the most developed industrially and transport-wise?
The North
Which part of the USA had the most immigrants settle there?
The North
What happened in some small cities due to minor immigration?
They were able to gradually Industrialise
How small could some towns be in the USA in terms of population and still see benefits from Immigration?
Less than 5000 people living in them
What was an electrical feature which became implemented more in streets with the help of Immigration?
Lightbulbs
Name 2 main factors contributing to the USA population rising
Immigration, Better standard of Living
What was the population of the USA in 1860?
30 million
What was the population of the USA in 1890?
60 million
What was the population of the USA in 1920?
100 million
What internal migration increased heavily in the 1910s?
African-American Migration
By how many times did the USA Population increase from 1870 to 1920?
It tripled
What was the first decade in the USA for there to be more people living in urban areas than rural areas?
1920s
By how many times did people in the 1890s live in rural areas compared to urban areas?
2 times more
