HST 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Major Prophet, Pierre De Coubertin, Social Darwinism
22 Apr 2016
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During the second half of the 19c, cities grew at an unparalleled rate in the us. Late 19c was not only the age of cities, but the age of great cities . Rapid urban development produced widespread poverty and political corruption. Frederick turner had stated that the frontier was a societal safety valve to relieve the pressure on cities; but he had it backwards. Much westward movement was in fact an urban movement; spawned new towns. All over america cities were being developed and older ones were expanding. Increased immigration to cities left many homeless, with only their labor to sell. By 1900, 90% of residents in manhattan lived in rented houses or tenements. Transportation improved, moving away from horses to cable cars (san francisco was first) Allowed for people to become commuters, leading settlers to live in cheaper suburbs. Began to segregate people according to their wealth.
