Urbanization Case Studies: Chicago & New York

Urbanization Case Studies

New York

Chicago

Causes

Immigration & Migration

Housing, poverty, unemployment, pollution, inadequate water supplies, sewage, waste disposal

conspicuous consumerism (sale methods change, department stores,brand names), mass culture, education increased training for urban careers, new forms of entertainment

Galena and Chicago Union Railroad.& Michigan and Illinos canal open

Tammany Hall, the New YorkDemocratic political machine was the most famouscorrupt organization. William M. “Boss” Tweed was itsleader during the 1860s and 1870s.

Major Issues

Mass transit (Electric trolley and subway), Elevators, Skyscrapers, Central heating

Economical and social opportunities. New frontier for women.

Extent & Degree

Reasonsreligious persecution, wars, political revolt, and land reform Effectsimmigrant groups wielded tremendous voting strength.