How Did Urbanization Affect The Economy During The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was an era of monumental growth and transformation for the United States. Social and Economical gaps were widened between the powerless and powerful. It brought changes to many lives of citizens which caused shifts in social and economic life. Cities populations grew and many Americans were driven to larges cities versus rural areas. Urbanization helped America thrive and flourish but not without consequences along the way.
Increased population in cities came with increased problems. Disease, sanitation issues, increased political corruption, the need for more shelter all were imminent issues arising from urbanization. This provided grounds for improved public health, economic productivity and vast growth in employment and housing.
Increased population in cities came with increased problems. Disease, sanitation issues, increased political corruption, the need for more shelter all were imminent issues arising from urbanization. This provided grounds for improved public health, economic productivity and vast growth in employment and housing.